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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
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
The free, family-friendly weekend event takes over 18 blocks in the city's downtown area, bringing with it plenty of art, music, food, drinks and more to enjoy.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk on the saltwater estuary, is a go-to for food and drinks as well as live entertainment.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
All meals and drinks (with some exceptions; see below) are included on Evrima.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Make sure to have drinks ready as guests arrive.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The other takes place during a flight — Lindsay wiping gunk from the toilet seat and transferring it to the rim of the cup Ashley drinks from.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
In a fit of rage over the expositions made in Lexi's play, Nate drives to a warehouse where Cal drinks with a few of his orgy partners.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Lady Funari’s food, drinks Among the menu items grew straight from Funari’s kitchen are the Spaghetti & Blue Crab, a two-course experience inspired by a longstanding family tradition.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
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
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
Noun
The mini bar is stocked with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, beers, ciders, wines, and snacks.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
The free, family-friendly weekend event takes over 18 blocks in the city's downtown area, bringing with it plenty of art, music, food, drinks and more to enjoy.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
During both Coachella weekends in the Southern California desert, some attendees sported bands wrapped around their drinks that lit up when tapped together.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles County leaders, meanwhile, have grappled with differentiating the two and regulating the products that come in the form of powder, capsules and drinks and have been linked to six county deaths.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The MarshWalk, a half-mile-long boardwalk on the saltwater estuary, is a go-to for food and drinks as well as live entertainment.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
All meals and drinks (with some exceptions; see below) are included on Evrima.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Make sure to have drinks ready as guests arrive.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2026
Cast members are frequently seen grabbing oversized custom drinks while socializing, running errands or hanging out — treating them like an everyday lifestyle staple.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 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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Worse, when half the world shields consumers from higher energy prices, the remaining half absorbs all the demand adjustment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The hydrocolloid keeps the blister contained in a wet environment and also releases an active gel that absorbs fluid from the blister—all while keeping the wound cushioned from further harm.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This may help you to drink more water and feel less tempted to reach for soda, juice, or other sugary beverages.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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The trailer then came apart, dispensing much of the cargo of iced tea beverages on the road, as the truck bounced off the wall and across the other lane of traffic into and through the guardrail.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 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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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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What if Kirby finally swallows something too big?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
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Beyond methanol, the researchers successfully extracted hydrogen from diverse sources, including other alcohols and raw biomass materials like glucose and cellulose.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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