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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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With knee-high boots on a date Shopping sprees, drinks with the girls, a fancy dinner date—no matter what your plans are with friends or your significant other, your jean shorts will take you wherever the day leads.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The rig drinks a gallon of diesel every 10 minutes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, locals frequent the restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Austin nightclub Cheer Up Charlies, a 15-year-old queer- and women-owned venue downtown, has made a name for itself for more than its musical lineup and drinks selection.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
At the end of the episode, everyone gathers in a circle and drinks something that looks like hot chocolate but doesn’t seem to be mind-altering.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Even behind the bar, drinks are made using desert plants, with the notable exclusion of citrus fruits.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The 49,000 square-foot complex houses the 513-seat Baker-Baum Concert Hall, rehearsal rooms, offices, state-of-the-art recording facilities and The JAI, an intimate cabaret venue that serves food and drinks.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Those who buy early entry tickets can arrive an hour early to taste exclusive drinks and enjoy a dinner smoked by Tomball’s 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan food will be available as well as American foods and drinks.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose foods and drinks that are sweet or tart to stimulate saliva (papaya and pineapple juice help stimulate saliva best).
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The event will feature sing-alongs, live DJs, photo opportunities and themed food and drinks deals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With knee-high boots on a date Shopping sprees, drinks with the girls, a fancy dinner date—no matter what your plans are with friends or your significant other, your jean shorts will take you wherever the day leads.
—India Roby, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
The rig drinks a gallon of diesel every 10 minutes.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
Nowadays, locals frequent the restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Austin nightclub Cheer Up Charlies, a 15-year-old queer- and women-owned venue downtown, has made a name for itself for more than its musical lineup and drinks selection.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
Both drinks hydrate and are very low in calories, but green tea offers more potent antioxidants, while lemon water provides vitamin C without caffeine.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 5 Mar. 2026
At the end of the episode, everyone gathers in a circle and drinks something that looks like hot chocolate but doesn’t seem to be mind-altering.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
The festival food court will have offerings including sushi, gyoza, mochi, teriyaki chicken bowls, bento boxes and shave ice, with iced coffee, boba drinks, beer, sake, plum wine, sodas and lemonade to wash it all down.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Even behind the bar, drinks are made using desert plants, with the notable exclusion of citrus fruits.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The 49,000 square-foot complex houses the 513-seat Baker-Baum Concert Hall, rehearsal rooms, offices, state-of-the-art recording facilities and The JAI, an intimate cabaret venue that serves food and drinks.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
For decades, nightspots have stretched across South Florida, offering entertainment, dancing, music and drinks.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Those who buy early entry tickets can arrive an hour early to taste exclusive drinks and enjoy a dinner smoked by Tomball’s 2 Guys 1 Pit BBQ.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan food will be available as well as American foods and drinks.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Choose foods and drinks that are sweet or tart to stimulate saliva (papaya and pineapple juice help stimulate saliva best).
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
Verb
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Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the darker open ocean absorbs those rays, raising temperatures and driving further ice melt.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Then there’s density (how many strands per square inch) and porosity (how readily hair absorbs moisture).—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alongside beverages and camaraderie, Meier Skis expects to regularly host live music and eventually build a patio in a parking lot adjacent to the building.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act would not only reduce plastic packaging, but also phase out 17 toxic chemicals and substances — including phthalates and bisphenols — that touches our food and beverages.—
Shanna Swan,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Charlie Chaplin’s 1936 film Modern Times, a factory worker struggles to keep pace with an ever-accelerating assembly line—until the machine swallows him whole.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The actor audibly swallows to fight back the tears glittering in his eyes before continuing.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.
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