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drink

[dringk] / drɪŋk /
NOUN
beverage; alcoholic beverage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alcohol booze brew cup glass liquor refreshment sip
STRONG
draft gulp libation liquid potable potation potion shot slug spirits spot swallow swig taste toast
WEAK
thirst quencher
Antonyms
WEAK
food
VERB
take in liquid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consume drain gulp guzzle inhale quaff sip slurp suck
STRONG
absorb belt booze dissipate down gargle imbibe indulge irrigate lap nip slosh sop sponge sup swallow swig swill thirst tipple toast
WEAK
hit the bottle liquor up partake of put away soak up tank up toss off wash down wet whistle
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain

Example Sentences

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Beverage options are also “limited due to upmass constraints, which restrict how much food and drink can be carried onboard.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

When participants believed they were drinking sugar, this area became more active, even if the drink did not actually contain sugar.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

People cross city and state lines to wait a couple of hours for a drink at the Farmer’s Cellar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Trichomonosis is caused by a parasite that affects the mouth, throat and upper digestive tracts of birds and can make it hard for them to eat, drink or breathe.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He hadn’t known he was thirsty, but as he took a long drink, he felt strength returning.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver