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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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Recent Examples of soft drink
Do as the locals do and grab a bag of chips, a soft drink and a cookie with your sub.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The soft drink remains the same, but grabbing a Coke with your name on it can cultivate a sense of connection with everyone else who has it.
—Ishani Banerji, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
The soft drink remains the same, but grabbing a Coke with your name on it can cultivate a sense of connection with everyone else who has it.
—Ishani Banerji, The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
Veterans with a valid military ID can receive a free Egg McMuffin meal, which includes a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft drink
Noun
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Cyrus's fiancé, Maxx Morando, who walked the carpet with the pop star, was slightly more casual.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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But the Icelandic jazz-pop hybrid had more on her mind than just celebrating.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The women have frequently shared their custom dirty soda orders and helped catapult the once-niche drink, often guzzled from 44-ounce mega cups, into the spotlight.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Your favorite soft drinks may get a protein or fiber boost in the future, according to the CEO of America's top soda company.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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