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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Texas welcomes the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday followed by the Toronto Blue Jays, both of whom are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As September welcomes fall to New England, the kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back in your cup, and soon the leaves will once again transform into a vibrant palette of oranges and reds.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

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Inside her Knoxville family home, designer Caroline Levenson embraces functional updates, hardworking antiques, and the idea that the best rooms come together slowly.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026
Grandmacore embraces nostalgic, hands-on hobbies like baking, gardening, and sewing, offering relaxation and comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026

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