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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
Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Tom wakes alone, prays, struggles through a tedious day, and drinks too much vodka out of a Phillies plastic cup.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The shop is also selling the popular fall drinks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Chai.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Get ready to roar with live music from DV8, food and drinks, including ice cold beer from the Bud Light Tailgate Zone.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Once wrapped in glossy ‘80s clichés—bronzed couples, neon swimsuits, bottomless umbrella drinks—all-inclusive Caribbean trips are having a renaissance.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Next door, the Trading Post has a few snacks and drinks available for purchase.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Jack Rose, of all drinks, is in the pantheon of cocktails?
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
HydroJug Traveler 40-Ounce Water Bottle The HydroJug Traveler has triple-wall insulation that keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
People drift between venues, carrying tote bags, scribbling in notebooks, waiting in line for coffee or drinks.
—Javier Garcia Del Moral
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Imagine knowing a fan has attended five shows in a year, loves heavy metal, drinks mocktails and always buys merch.
—Geoff Robins, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Tom wakes alone, prays, struggles through a tedious day, and drinks too much vodka out of a Phillies plastic cup.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
The shop is also selling the popular fall drinks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Chai.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Starbucks has new Protein Cold Foam drinks.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Get ready to roar with live music from DV8, food and drinks, including ice cold beer from the Bud Light Tailgate Zone.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Sep. 2025
Once wrapped in glossy ‘80s clichés—bronzed couples, neon swimsuits, bottomless umbrella drinks—all-inclusive Caribbean trips are having a renaissance.
—AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
Next door, the Trading Post has a few snacks and drinks available for purchase.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
The Jack Rose, of all drinks, is in the pantheon of cocktails?
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
HydroJug Traveler 40-Ounce Water Bottle The HydroJug Traveler has triple-wall insulation that keeps drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
People drift between venues, carrying tote bags, scribbling in notebooks, waiting in line for coffee or drinks.
—Javier Garcia Del Moral
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
Verb
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Instead, the overlanding and camping lifestyle make more sense for this truck, so the suspension tuning perfectly absorbs bumps and washboards to make longer days on the trail comfortable.—
Michael Van Runkle,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
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This design absorbs collision energy rather than transferring it directly to fragile components.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barbecue, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Guests will consume alcoholic beverages responsibly.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, our most notable bites and sips happened in the wild.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each bottle is hand-selected by wine experts, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy high-quality sips throughout the month.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 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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Sugar Alcohols Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are low-calorie sweeteners that are sometimes used as sugar substitutes.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
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Check the nutrition facts label to see if a product contains sugar alcohols and how much.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
24 Sep. 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
Noun
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This backpack already comes with two zippered pouches that are perfect for holding refillable toiletry bottles, makeup, and hair accessories.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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The Singha soda water, made by the Thai beer giant, is packaged in cute rounded bottles.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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