DRINKS (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

drinks (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of drink (in)

as in welcomes

to receive or accept gladly or readily the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel

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One that secures our border, safeguards public safety and national security, and welcomes those seeking an opportunity to enhance American prosperity and contribute to the rich diversity that makes this country great.

— Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Elsewhere, Duke hosts Army, Oklahoma welcomes East Texas A&M and Dayton meets NJIT for the first time.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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When asked where his sound will evolve next, DDK embraces the beauty of the unknown, citing how transformative pivots defined the legacies of innovators like Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator.

— Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
True to its founding mission, the company embraces ballet for today, taking it into newer territories and reserving a place for female choreographers.

— Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026

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