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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
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Food and drinks extra to admission.
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Holly Andres,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Additionally, the oil burner should get better fuel mileage than a small-block, and maybe even the TurboMax four-cylinder, as that thing drinks fuel when the turbo spools.
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Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.
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Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Zellweger gained nearly 20 pounds to play the character, who drinks often and exercises intermittently.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Cocktails on the terrace, dinner at the table, drinks afterwards, then – should the host-cum-guest fancy it – a private DJ and a bit of a dance.
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Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
Food and drinks are more likely to bounce around, fall over and possibly spill out of the door than in a chest fridge.
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New Atlas,
6 July 2026
Rather than leaning into the speakeasy trend, the Upper Room provides an accessible gathering place where quality drinks meet a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
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Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Martin had stopped at the gas station with two of her children, ages 9 and 6, to buy frozen drinks on a hot summer night when multiple rounds of gunfire broke out outside, police said.
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Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Cover the grass with chairs, blankets, cushions, or a mix of them all, then serve up some popcorn and drinks.
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Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
5 July 2026
Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Verb
Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
Food and drinks extra to admission.
—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
25 June 2026
Earlier this month, a Manhattan bar ran a promotion promising to comp customers’ drinks if the Knicks won the first game of the NBA Finals, per the New York Times.
—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Additionally, the oil burner should get better fuel mileage than a small-block, and maybe even the TurboMax four-cylinder, as that thing drinks fuel when the turbo spools.
—
Caleb Jacobs,
The Drive,
17 June 2026
Wyck is obviously Widow’s Bay’s Quint, the veteran sea salt who takes no guff, drinks too much, and selflessly puts his life on the line.
—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Zellweger gained nearly 20 pounds to play the character, who drinks often and exercises intermittently.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Cocktails on the terrace, dinner at the table, drinks afterwards, then – should the host-cum-guest fancy it – a private DJ and a bit of a dance.
—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
6 July 2026
Food and drinks are more likely to bounce around, fall over and possibly spill out of the door than in a chest fridge.
—
New Atlas,
6 July 2026
Rather than leaning into the speakeasy trend, the Upper Room provides an accessible gathering place where quality drinks meet a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
—
Blair Crosby,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Martin had stopped at the gas station with two of her children, ages 9 and 6, to buy frozen drinks on a hot summer night when multiple rounds of gunfire broke out outside, police said.
—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
Cover the grass with chairs, blankets, cushions, or a mix of them all, then serve up some popcorn and drinks.
—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
5 July 2026
Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drinks
Verb
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Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.
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This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.
Verb
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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As artificial intelligence rapidly absorbs routine coding, research, analysis, and administrative tasks, many of the entry-level roles that once introduced young people to professional life are being transformed.
Noun
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Every state taxes alcoholic beverages, though the tax treatment of certain alcoholic beverages may appear arbitrary.
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Like everyone else on this sweltering day, Marc Pina was searching for cold beverages in the Fan Zone.
Noun
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.
Noun
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
Verb
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Newspapers report it all, and the American citizenry swallows it whole.
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In an ideal world, Blueger lines up as the middleman of an energetic fourth line that swallows up defensive-zone draws.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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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.
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“Drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drinks. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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