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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
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
The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Both drinks help with fluid intake, but coconut water is the better choice after a workout or a hot day.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
One thing to note is that the Adirondack doesn’t have sleeper cars; there’s only coach seating, along with a café car for snacks and drinks.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a bar, stocked with all the fixings for full-strength or zero proof cocktails, special espresso tonics and custom coffee drinks.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find that ice-cold drinks trigger digestive discomfort.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Locations typically featured multiple throwing lanes alongside beer and nonalcoholic drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside the multistory bar, there were overturned tables and drinks left behind by fleeing customers.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
While Sophie's is currently closed for renovations, guests can enjoy meals and drinks at The Dean Bar, serving coffee, cocktails, and pints alongside breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
The River Is Waiting follows Corby, a dad laid off from his job in an advertising firm’s art department, who secretly drinks 100-proof rum and abuses prescription medication while caring for his twin 2-year-olds.
—Eric Magnuson, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The 5-foot-4 Escobar, who wrestles at 122 pounds, had organized his wrestling clothing, food and drinks the night before.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Both drinks help with fluid intake, but coconut water is the better choice after a workout or a hot day.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Sugary drinks are defined as non-alcoholic beverages with natural or artificial sweeteners, or drinks with less than 50% fruit juice.
—Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Bánh chưng steaming, dumplings sizzling, and drinks free flowing, hosts and guests alike best roll up their sleeves for the revelry.
—Ingu Chen, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
One thing to note is that the Adirondack doesn’t have sleeper cars; there’s only coach seating, along with a café car for snacks and drinks.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
There’s a bar, stocked with all the fixings for full-strength or zero proof cocktails, special espresso tonics and custom coffee drinks.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Furthermore, those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may find that ice-cold drinks trigger digestive discomfort.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Locations typically featured multiple throwing lanes alongside beer and nonalcoholic drinks.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Inside the multistory bar, there were overturned tables and drinks left behind by fleeing customers.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Mar. 2026
While Sophie's is currently closed for renovations, guests can enjoy meals and drinks at The Dean Bar, serving coffee, cocktails, and pints alongside breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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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
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On the other hand, water absorbs slowly into clay soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The findings come as a new UNESCO report warns of major gaps in understanding how much carbon the ocean absorbs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Nestlé will retain Blue Bottle’s consumer goods business, including instant coffee and ready-to-drink beverages, while Centurium will acquire Blue Bottle’s global stores, according to reports.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The beverages come in six flavors and are 20 calories for a medium-sized drink.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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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Straining at a gnat, the majority swallows a camel.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
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Because of that, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a pill that confirms when someone swallows it.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That's the message first responders want to send to teens and their parents, urging the latter to have conversations with their children about flammable items like alcohols, nail polish removers and hair sprays.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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