soft drinks

noun

plural of soft drink
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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  1. sodas
  2. pops
  3. drinks
Noun
  • The result was a wave of viewers trying dirty sodas at home, seeking out soda shops and documenting their creations on social media — turning a regional Utah tradition into a pop culture phenomenon.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of sodas
Noun
  • The actress stepped out at the Summer Solstice Party in London decked out in head-to-toe white — with a few pops of color to bring it all together.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • The World Cup matches are crowd pops of a game-changing play.
    — Sam McDowell Updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of pops
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  • 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.
    — 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
Definition of drinks
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“Soft drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20drinks. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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