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 woman putting the soft drinks in the cooler in the dressing room said it.
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
In 1991, an average ticket, beer, soft drink, hot dog, parking and team hat for a Vikings game cost $142.50, sixth-highest in the NFL, per Hard Rock International research.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Get the restaurant chain's Real Deal Meal on May 28 – the Original Roadies (trio of mini burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger for $12.99, both served with a garden or Caesar salad, a side, and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The value meal contains a choice of select entrees, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small soft drink.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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David Browne, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2025
In 1991, an average ticket, beer, soft drink, hot dog, parking and team hat for a Vikings game cost $142.50, sixth-highest in the NFL, per Hard Rock International research.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Get the restaurant chain's Real Deal Meal on May 28 – the Original Roadies (trio of mini burgers) for just $11.99 or the All-American Cheeseburger for $12.99, both served with a garden or Caesar salad, a side, and a soft drink or tea, plus bottomless rolls.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The value meal contains a choice of select entrees, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small soft drink.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft drink
Noun
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During its first three seasons, Ted Lasso became a massive ratings hit and a pop culture phenomenon while also garnering critical acclaim, including back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series Emmys.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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With celebrities and pop culture icons showcasing their Labubu collections on social media, Labubu has become a cult toy especially with Gen Z. PopMart has very few retail locations in the US and toys are sold out very quickly online.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Baking soda is a powerful soluble salt known to boost the color of white while also breaking down odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Moviegoers have enjoyed traditional theater popcorn, candy and soda at The Falls for 45 years.—
Howard Cohen
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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