SOFT DRINKS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

soft drinks

noun

plural of soft drink

as in sodas

a cold beverage that is usually sweet, does not contain alcohol, and is often sold in bottles or cans the sandwich comes with chips and a soft drink

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Noun

The result was a wave of viewers trying dirty sodas at home, seeking out soda shops and documenting their creations on social media — turning a regional Utah tradition into a pop culture phenomenon.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026

Definition of sodas

Noun

The lineup is generally made up of Ikea’s signature neutral tones like pine, black, and white, and highlighted with pops of Xbox green.

— Bee Wertheimer, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
This drab palette, however, is offset by bright pops of green through the glow-in-the-dark tendril overlays and the heel’s Adiprene and Torsion elements.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of pops

Noun

Use it to serve drinks or appetizers when guests come over, or leave it out on a counter to corral oils, spices, and other everyday essentials in a more polished way.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Swift is a ghost of girlfriends past haunting Johnson in the video, sleeping in bed next to her, knocking drinks over to warn her to leave her ominous partner.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026

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