DRINKS Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

drinks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of drink

as in sips

to swallow in liquid form the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination

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as in boozes

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages we're worried that she's started drinking again

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abstains

as in absorbs

to take in (something liquid) through small openings the hot surface of the porous rock drank water like a sponge

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drinks

2 of 2

noun

plural of drink

as in beverages

a liquid suitable for drinking we went inside to have a drink after mowing the lawn

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as in gulps

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the thirsty soldier took a long drink from his canteen

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as in liquors

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID

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nonintoxicants

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Recent Examples of drinks

Verb

Mature skin drinks it in, looking plumper and healthier with every application. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026 As a rule of thumb, buy any decor or supplies the week before your event, deep clean your house within the week of, and purchase any fresh food and drinks the day before, sources said. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026 Each drinks from an enormous glass bottle of water rather than wasting time with a cup. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Current law says that if an accuser knowingly and willingly drinks too much, there is no crime for someone else to take advantage of the accuser’s incapacitation. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026 Nathan Fielder has taken on airline crashes, his fear of intimacy, and a man who drinks his grandson’s pee, but Elizabeth Holmes might be his most formidable opponent subject yet. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026 For just $5, keep everyone comfortable and drinks cool with the Caterer’s Corner Ice Bucket. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026 The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber. — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026

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Unlike supplements or drinks that may provide a quick burst of energy followed by a crash, the nutrients found in almonds provide a more sustained source of fuel—slowing digestion and prolonging steady energy without the blood sugar level spikes. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026 Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 How to style black straight-leg jeans Need an office-to-drinks look to wear on the fly? — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026 The front of the bar, right by the door, will be where customers order the espresso drinks, while the longer side will serve teas, pour overs and mocktails. — Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026 The two were in Italy for a wedding, and Francisco asked her to join him for drinks at sunset on their hotel terrace. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026 Now arrives Sarti Rosa, a tropical-fruity swerve from the very company that played such an outsize role in the spread of bitter drinks. — M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2026 Style it next to your sofa to make room for guests, or use it to create a reading nook by the window with a warm lamp and a side table for drinks and snacks. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 Separate areas for lounging, dining and a drinks station, anchored by rugs, planter clusters or furniture changes, will become the default design brief. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks

Verb

The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of sips

Verb

The motor absorbs the worst of steep hill climbs, dramatically reducing stress on the kneecap.

— Michael Swartzon, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
Rothman described her as a careful listener who absorbs information quickly and could be trusted when events overtake the script.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of absorbs

Noun

Saturday's grand reopening featured plenty of music and beverages from Marz Community Brewing.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Eco effort The property holds Green Key certification and runs initiatives such as rainwater collection for irrigation, reduction of single-use plastics, composting partnerships, and sustainable sourcing of food and beverages.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of beverages

Noun

As Dua Lipa blasted from the speakers inside, a man on a smoke break out on the street took big gulps of a pint of lager and stared down at his phone.

— Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of gulps

Noun

The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

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Even more so in Bates’ home of Aroostook County, which swallows some 6,700 square miles way up near the Canadian border.

— Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
In many of his shots, the big sky of Ukraine’s fields and steppe swallows the frame.

— Sophie Pinkham, The New York Review of Books, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of swallows

Noun

According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohols

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But these opening works feel grounded and hopeful, at home in a way that imbibes them with a sense of light.

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026
This is important – just think about the difference between a smartphone that sits in your pocket, and a pair of glasses that automatically imbibes all of the information from your field of vision, every moment of every day.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025