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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
Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Surfside drinks on display at the trade show during CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 15, 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
San Francisco’s wellness-forward culture has made zero proof drinks a default rather than an afterthought.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
That just reminded me of who else comes over and drinks with me.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
But beyond water and alcohol, Finland absolutely has non-alcoholic sauna drinks too, a lot of saunaing is obviously done without a drop of alcohol.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Researchers have linked microplastics in tea bags, coffee pods, tap water and heated plastic containers to billions of particles entering food and drinks people consume daily.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
How will drinks work without the self-service soda machines?
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Beyond sandwiches, other offerings include tiramisu, meat and cheese boards, and drinks like aperol spritz.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Most people who snore chalk it up to sleeping on their back or having had one too many drinks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On two evenings, my drinks were served alongside toe-tapping performances from local musicians.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Sugary drinks may raise the risk of fatty liver disease the most.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Non-carbonated drinks require a quick dose of nitrogen to keep the can from collapsing on itself, presenting one issue for bottlers; carbonation creates high internal pressure to allows a can to keep its shape.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Verb
Wear this set to a coffee date, the gym, or even drinks with the girls.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 25 May 2026
Surfside drinks on display at the trade show during CinemaCon 2026 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 15, 2026.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
San Francisco’s wellness-forward culture has made zero proof drinks a default rather than an afterthought.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
That just reminded me of who else comes over and drinks with me.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 May 2026
But beyond water and alcohol, Finland absolutely has non-alcoholic sauna drinks too, a lot of saunaing is obviously done without a drop of alcohol.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Researchers have linked microplastics in tea bags, coffee pods, tap water and heated plastic containers to billions of particles entering food and drinks people consume daily.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
How will drinks work without the self-service soda machines?
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026
Beyond sandwiches, other offerings include tiramisu, meat and cheese boards, and drinks like aperol spritz.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.
—Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
Most people who snore chalk it up to sleeping on their back or having had one too many drinks.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
On two evenings, my drinks were served alongside toe-tapping performances from local musicians.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Sugary drinks may raise the risk of fatty liver disease the most.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 May 2026
Non-carbonated drinks require a quick dose of nitrogen to keep the can from collapsing on itself, presenting one issue for bottlers; carbonation creates high internal pressure to allows a can to keep its shape.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
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The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Taco night can swing from chicken to beans to leftover roasted vegetables and grain bowl night absorbs whatever produce is about to turn.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Look for espresso drinks, teas, rotating seasonal beverages and pastries.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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When foods or beverages are microwaved in plastic containers, some of the substances and chemicals inside the plastic, known as nanoplastics, are shed into the food.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Noun
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Sinkhole at LaGuardia swallows plans One of only two runways at New York’s bustling LaGuardia Airport remains closed as fallout from Wednesday’s discovery of a sinkhole on the pavement spills into the weekend.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Free agency slows down, and the draft swallows three days of American civic life.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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 1 Jun. 2026.
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