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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Prebiotic soft drink sales in the Tampa Bay area
Total sales volume in previous 12 months; 2022–2025 (as of January of each year)
A column chart showing 12-month sales of prebiotic soft drinks in the Tampa Bay area from 2022 to 2025, as of January of each year.
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Shayan Rajabi will be serving the company’s menu of New York, Sicilian, Grandma and Detroit-style pizzas, both whole and by the slice, along with pasta, wings, salads, craft beer, wines and soft drinks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Food and soft drink companies have stymied attempts to improve Americans’ diets with a ruthlessness that would impress the National Rifle Association.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to doughnuts, Duck Donuts shops serve breakfast sandwiches, ice cream sundaes, shakes and beverages such as coffee, espresso and soft drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2025
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Yacob Reyes, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Shayan Rajabi will be serving the company’s menu of New York, Sicilian, Grandma and Detroit-style pizzas, both whole and by the slice, along with pasta, wings, salads, craft beer, wines and soft drinks.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Food and soft drink companies have stymied attempts to improve Americans’ diets with a ruthlessness that would impress the National Rifle Association.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
In addition to doughnuts, Duck Donuts shops serve breakfast sandwiches, ice cream sundaes, shakes and beverages such as coffee, espresso and soft drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft drink
Noun
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After the game, Trump mocked pop star Taylor Swift, who is dating Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To prepare cake, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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This policy targets eight food dyes including Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Blue 1 — dyes commonly used in cereals, candies and sodas.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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