as in pop
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
The new law covers most food items that can be purchased at a grocery store, but does not cover alcohol, candy, soft drinks and foods consisting of, or infused with, adult-use cannabis.
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Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Idaho submitted a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from purchasing soft drinks and candy, East Idaho News reported on Sunday.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper distributes non-alcoholic beverages, including coffee, juices, soft drinks and tea water.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Ticket purchases include an exclusive food menu with seafood and non-seafood options, beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Erin Yarnall, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Idaho submitted a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from purchasing soft drinks and candy, East Idaho News reported on Sunday.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Keurig Dr Pepper distributes non-alcoholic beverages, including coffee, juices, soft drinks and tea water.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 12 May 2025
Ticket purchases include an exclusive food menu with seafood and non-seafood options, beer, wine, cocktails and soft drinks.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft drink
Noun
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The reality dance star turned pop singer went from having her honor defended by housemate Chris Hughes on Celebrity Big Brother UK after homophobic comments from actor Mickey Rourke to breaking up with then-partner Kath Ebbs at the show’s wrap party and then partnering up with Hughes.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 June 2025
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In a recent episode of The Interview podcast by The New York Times with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Cyrus shared why, unlike so many other pop stars, she's never started her own makeup line.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Learn how to clean your mattress with baking soda to remove odors, stains, and allergens naturally.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2025
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Internally there’s a small chamber that holds a harmless mix of citric acid and baking soda.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
5 June 2025
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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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