as in sodas
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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Noun
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Black and white with pops of red, strips of leather, and club lights are abundant.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The two collaborated to turn the classic 189-year-old structure into a sleek, functional space with pops of pizzazz throughout.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Soft drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drinks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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