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

The $30 mimosa flight will inevitably be photographed before anyone drinks it. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Perfect for a Pilates class, a long walk, or drinks with friends this summer at an outdoor bar. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Elevate soups, cocktails, and drinks with creamy, café-style texture. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 For one scene, where Streep’s Madeline Ashton drinks an anti-aging potion known as the Elixir of Life, the effects are seen instantly, with both her breasts and her bottom rising and plumping. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 At one point, Jiavani, alone in Room 1 for a round of Count the Rice, just dumps all the rice into her Room 2 mocktail and drinks it. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Some of the signature drinks on the menu include an iced pistachio latte, an iced Turkish coffee and an iced rose latte. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 Electrolyte drinks with low sodium content might not be as hydrating, especially after an intense workout. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 8 July 2026 The fare includes accommodations, many meals on board, drinks like regular coffee and lemonade, entertainment and more. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Noun

This includes accommodation and meals, all soft and alcoholic drinks (excluding French champagne) including cellar collection wines, cocktails and single-malt whiskeys, laundry service, lodge activities, massage and spa treatments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 The analysis looked at factors like cottage rental costs, fuel, groceries prices, drinks, and the overall cost of firewood. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Packing the Cooler Packing up drinks and snacks for a picnic, beach day, or lake day is a big task, and little hands were called on to choose the must-haves (lest grandma risk a tantrum on location). — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 Because Kit Carson is so close to the I-15, getting in and out is quick and easy, allowing residents of many nearby communities to compete with each other and often go out for drinks afterward. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 So now, while not officially on the menu, golfers can sip on transfusions in addition to classic drinks like Negronis or margaritas. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Carbonated drinks, such as soda, sparkling water and beer, also make bloating worse by adding gas to the stomach. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks

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California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.

— Mike Winters Mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 4 June 2026

Definition of sips

Verb

The light gel-serum texture glides on and absorbs effortlessly, and the cooling metal rollerball applicator feels incredible on post-procedural skin.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Warm cake absorbs liquid much better, and this is the step that gives the cake its signature moistness.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026

Definition of absorbs

Noun

Functional sleep beverages like Moonbrew Hot Cocoa, Beam Dream Powder, Mindful Evening Cocoa and Clevr Sleeptime Latte lead the current crop, blending cocoa with ingredients marketed for relaxation.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Wrapping sweet and savory fillings inside their versions, the Riley duo offers both breakfast and lunch at the brick-and-mortar — with enticing coffee and matcha beverages also being popular items.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026

Definition of beverages

Noun

Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.

— Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 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