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
In February, after failing to reach a settlement, the EEOC sued Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a soft drink bottler and distributor serving New England and upstate New York.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Crystal Pepsi launched in 1992 and reached about 1% of the soft drink market in its first year, valued at $474 million.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The mixture, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, or dirty sprite, usually contains prescription-strength cough syrup that usually contains codeine or promethazine and a soft drink.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swig serves specialty drinks called dirty sodas featuring a classic soft drink base with other flavors, fruits and creams added in.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Crystal Pepsi launched in 1992 and reached about 1% of the soft drink market in its first year, valued at $474 million.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The mixture, also known as purple drank, sizzurp, or dirty sprite, usually contains prescription-strength cough syrup that usually contains codeine or promethazine and a soft drink.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swig serves specialty drinks called dirty sodas featuring a classic soft drink base with other flavors, fruits and creams added in.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft drink
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The rooms Rooms are bright and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows and subtle pops of turquoise that nod to the surrounding ocean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then Beyoncé turned Coachella into the pop culture moment of the year.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Olive oils, cheese, olives, sauces, spreads, Italian wine, beer, soda and a humidor with cigars.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Soft drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drink. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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