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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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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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Recent Examples of drinks
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Witkiewitz said anyone who drinks heavily should talk with a physician before stopping altogether, as alcohol withdrawal can be serious.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Likewise, a parent who excessively drinks may be coached into signing documents while under the influence of alcohol.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Bottles of water sold at the grocery store chain Waitrose have been recalled after food safety officials warned that the products may contain shards of glass, posing a risk of injury to anyone who opens or drinks them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Service was lovely but slow, and with even a small glass of sauvignon blanc costing $23, the Premium drinks package at $105 per person per day was a good value.
—Jane Archer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Then, in the final moments of Season 3 finale, Ginny recognizes a pregnancy quirk in her mother, who drinks milk straight out of the carton.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Like many rum drinks that lean on fruit flavors for character, the biggest danger here is just being boring.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
For those who like their drinks extra fruity, there are also Cherry and Apple Punch versions of the same drink.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Reservations cost $95 for a two-hour visit, which includes a shot, two drinks, Dole whip and immersive character interactions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Of course, there's plenty of beer offerings on tap and by bottle, plus a wide selection of specialty drinks from margaritas to martinis.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The researchers discovered that people who had seven to eight drinks each day that combined water, coffee, and tea had the lowest risk of dying from any cause over the study period.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Big names like Jim Beam shut down production for all of 2026 at one of its distilleries, for one, and drinks giant Diageo has put a pause on two of its American operations.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2026
Witkiewitz said anyone who drinks heavily should talk with a physician before stopping altogether, as alcohol withdrawal can be serious.
—Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Likewise, a parent who excessively drinks may be coached into signing documents while under the influence of alcohol.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
Bottles of water sold at the grocery store chain Waitrose have been recalled after food safety officials warned that the products may contain shards of glass, posing a risk of injury to anyone who opens or drinks them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Service was lovely but slow, and with even a small glass of sauvignon blanc costing $23, the Premium drinks package at $105 per person per day was a good value.
—Jane Archer, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
Then, in the final moments of Season 3 finale, Ginny recognizes a pregnancy quirk in her mother, who drinks milk straight out of the carton.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Use your fresh mint in all kinds of recipes, such as watermelon salad, pesto, drinks like cocktails, tea, and lemonade, or a flavorful leg of lamb.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
American Express Dining and drinks All the food and drinks are curated by The Culinary Collective by The Centurion Lounge, a collection of James Beard® Award-winning Resy chefs, including Mashama Bailey, Sarah Grueneberg, Kwame Onwuachi and Mike Solomonov, as well as bar director Harrison Ginsberg.
—Lori Zaino, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 9 Nov. 2025
Like many rum drinks that lean on fruit flavors for character, the biggest danger here is just being boring.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
For those who like their drinks extra fruity, there are also Cherry and Apple Punch versions of the same drink.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Reservations cost $95 for a two-hour visit, which includes a shot, two drinks, Dole whip and immersive character interactions.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Of course, there's plenty of beer offerings on tap and by bottle, plus a wide selection of specialty drinks from margaritas to martinis.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The researchers discovered that people who had seven to eight drinks each day that combined water, coffee, and tea had the lowest risk of dying from any cause over the study period.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
Verb
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Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This compound may affect how your body absorbs minerals like iron and zinc.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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While spinach is often praised for its iron content, meat may be a more effective way to boost your levels because your body absorbs it more efficiently.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The chain is also set to debut its latest holiday cup designs for both hot and cold beverages, which are intended to evoke warmth, tradition, and togetherness.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Two additional holiday beverages – Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte – will return later in the holiday season, Starbucks says.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In addition to cushy armchairs, cafe tables and a retail counter, the new space has a sweeping bar that offers alcohol-free or hemp-infused versions of hard liquors.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every wildfire that takes down a transmission line, every flood that swallows a road, every heatwave that makes a solar farm falter all slow the very systems meant to replace fossil fuels.—
Natalie Unterstell,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On Earth, methyl formate and acetaldehyde are used as industrial chemicals, methanol and ethanol are alcohols, and acetic acid is in vinegar.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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