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as in sips
to swallow in liquid form
the doctor wants her to drink lots of water before the examination
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as in boozes
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
we're worried that she's started drinking again
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as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can get drinks at the bar only if you show them a valid ID
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Recent Examples of drinks
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The free event will feature skateboarding and BMX demos, public street courses, live music sets, food trucks, and drinks on the street for the 21 and older crowd.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Even a two-hour hop with a wider seat and free drinks can make a noticeable difference in your trip.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Held at Record Room in Long Island City on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the evening brought together clients, creators, and community members for a night filled with music, drinks, and celebration.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The lounge offers Xbox, PlayStation, PC and retro games, as well as various drinks and snacks.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Authentic Hispanic cuisine A long line of people waited for fresh fruit cups and cold drinks.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Baristas—most of whom already felt overwhelmed—now have to wear a black T-shirt and pants, greet customers, scribble personalized messages on each to-go cup, and ideally hand over drinks within four minutes.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
From Albuquerque, those visiting Sandia Peak can pair their drinks and meals with a hike, or skiing in the winter.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The shop is also selling the popular fall drinks Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Chai.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Despite being more than 55% ABV, the amber whiskey drinks way below its proof point, and has a rich, playful nose.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The world drinks about 2 billion cups of coffee a day.
—Paul Mwebaze, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Nor does the audience know exactly what will happen to whichever character drinks the water.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Mihály lives in the countryside, rides a motorbike, drinks heavily, and prefers boxing to football.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
Sweeping changes are on the way for millions of SNAP recipients in 12 states that have banned unhealthy food and/or drinks from being purchased using benefits—and more could soon join them.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
When someone drinks methanol, it’s converted into formaldehyde in the body.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The free event will feature skateboarding and BMX demos, public street courses, live music sets, food trucks, and drinks on the street for the 21 and older crowd.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ohana Beach Bar serves up tiki-style cocktails, and Laguna Beach offers bites, drinks, and even an inflatable obstacle course right in the water.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Even a two-hour hop with a wider seat and free drinks can make a noticeable difference in your trip.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
Held at Record Room in Long Island City on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the evening brought together clients, creators, and community members for a night filled with music, drinks, and celebration.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The lounge offers Xbox, PlayStation, PC and retro games, as well as various drinks and snacks.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Authentic Hispanic cuisine A long line of people waited for fresh fruit cups and cold drinks.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
Baristas—most of whom already felt overwhelmed—now have to wear a black T-shirt and pants, greet customers, scribble personalized messages on each to-go cup, and ideally hand over drinks within four minutes.
—Molly Liebergall, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
From Albuquerque, those visiting Sandia Peak can pair their drinks and meals with a hike, or skiing in the winter.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
Verb
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This type of fiber absorbs water, helping stool to pass through the digestive system.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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This results because Earth's atmosphere absorbs relatively short wavelengths of light, letting only the longer-wavelength reddish hues through to paint the lunar surface.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over the last 40 years, alcoholic beverages have actually been an unheralded area of innovation.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Photography and video recording are prohibited; also, no pets, weapons, smoking, laser pointers, flashlights, food or beverages.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Between bites and sips, head to one of five festival stages for some great performances.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is important – just think about the difference between a smartphone that sits in your pocket, and a pair of glasses that automatically imbibes all of the information from your field of vision, every moment of every day.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This one is made with clear pockets and slots to put your bottles into.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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