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soda

noun

Definition of sodanext
as in pop

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Recent Examples of soda Pair it with a Grapico soda and a bag of Golden Flake Sweet Heat chips to transport yourself straight to 4th Ave. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 Multiple dead roaches were found on a glue trap near soda machine equipment. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2026 How to Use Washing Soda to Treat Stains Mix two tablespoons of washing soda with equal parts water to form a paste. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026 The bank said that the maker of Arm & Hammer baking soda, toothpaste and shampoo finally has the right mix of value products to go along with premium. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soda
  1. soda pop
  2. tonic
  3. soft drink
  4. drink
  5. libation
Noun
  • The fictional Ignatius Nobel, for whom the prize is named, is claimed to be a coinventor of soda pop.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Noah Kahan greets fans at a Culture Pop soda pop-up outside Fenway Park on July 8.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of soda pop
Noun
  • The visitors spoke of the risks of the medicines Kiju made in our kitchen, of the dangers of a mistaken mushroom in a tonic, of the potential of death in the misuse of a berry or leaf.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of tonic
Noun
  • In case tasting wasn't enough, Mountain Dew fans can now smell like the chartreuse soft drink.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ale-8-One Winchester, Kentucky Inspired by European ginger beers, the soft drink inventor George Lee Wainscott created this ginger-citrus soda.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of soft drink
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  • Guests will also find two full-service restaurants (a Japanese izakaya and a French brasserie), a 3,000 square-foot spa with a traditional Middle Eastern steam bath, and a seasonal outdoor terrace for drinks and bites.
    — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Any school district employee — including bus drivers, custodians, front-office staff, aides and administrators — can get a small (16-ounce) hot or cold drink of their choice.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Those who want to partake in an alcoholic libation have a few more options, and most are still themed after seaside carnivals and summer days.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • One hundred or more local residents, tourists, and photographers descended on the church grounds with cameras, telescopes, music, and their favorite libations.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of libation

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“Soda.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soda. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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