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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
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
Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
All three of us were also exposed to a family of chemicals called bisphenols, present in electronics, car parts, toys, household appliances, receipts, water pipes and the linings of metal food and drinks cans.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The crowd of more than 100 people, many clutching drinks from the open bar, roared in approval.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
This time, there were no tropical drinks adorned with umbrellas.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Or have dinner and drinks inside a treehouse.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Other foods and drinks often consumed include atole, a corn flour beverage, and dark chocolate.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Housed in a former Panera, Cobra offers warm yet professional service, come-as-you-are vibes, and wallet-friendly food and drinks.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Our friends, Middletown natives, cheered and poured drinks.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Godolkin’s actual body is only able to eat applesauce, which makes sense in light of its condition, but Cipher drinks those shakes.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Civic leaders, this week, chalked up Sacramento’s first two to-go drinks events as early successes, and paved the way for more.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
All three of us were also exposed to a family of chemicals called bisphenols, present in electronics, car parts, toys, household appliances, receipts, water pipes and the linings of metal food and drinks cans.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
The three-tier lamp also has enough room to hold small essentials, like drinks, books, and small plants.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The crowd of more than 100 people, many clutching drinks from the open bar, roared in approval.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025
This time, there were no tropical drinks adorned with umbrellas.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Or have dinner and drinks inside a treehouse.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Other foods and drinks often consumed include atole, a corn flour beverage, and dark chocolate.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Housed in a former Panera, Cobra offers warm yet professional service, come-as-you-are vibes, and wallet-friendly food and drinks.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Our friends, Middletown natives, cheered and poured drinks.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
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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Inside, guests watched the game discreetly between sips of Champagne.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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This is a deciduous vine that prefers a shady exposure, sips water, and will happily clamber up the branches of a native oak or any other tree.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 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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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
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Sugar alcohols are derivatives of sugar that have been chemically changed.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 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 Nov. 2025.
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