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Recent Examples of beveragesThese beverages can spike blood sugar due to their low fiber and high sugar content.—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026 While premium labels and their requisite price tags have kept total revenue for the industry up, consumers in general are drinking less, and this new report says the cost of wine relative to other alcoholic beverages is hurting sales volume overall.—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 Several employee beverages were without lids on the storage rack.—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 With a 40-can capacity, this cooler is great for toting around lots of beverages and snacks.—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026 The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines.—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 People with kidney disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, or fluid restrictions should check with a healthcare provider before drinking these beverages.—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 14 May 2026 Under the new framework, schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, which serves nearly 30 million students, can offer whole, 2%, and flavored or unflavored milk, along with nondairy beverages that meet nutritional equivalency standards.—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Food and beverages are, of course, available for purchase.—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beverages
drinks
Noun
Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
When this happens, passengers are asked to dump their drinks out in a dedicated dumping facility or throw the whole thing away into a trash can.