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syrup

[sur-uhp, sir-] / ˈsɜr əp, ˈsɪr- /


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Don’t glaze them with honey or maple syrup — sugar!

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

Starbucks said it doesn’t cost more to add classic syrup or chai to the revised drinks, but flavors like vanilla or brown sugar go for a standard 80 cents extra.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

By dialing down the sweetener in the original formula, their theory goes, Starbucks is forcing them to spend more on pumps of vanilla syrup or other add-ins to remake their drink.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

The Cortado Cloud, a 4-ounce espresso or matcha drink sweetened with vanilla syrup and finished with a thick cream top, is exclusive to Studio City.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

The admiral reached over and took her hand, and his voice turned sweet and gooey as pancake syrup.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

It is also hard to distinguish the effects of caffeine from those of ingredients commonly added to coffee, including milk, cream, flavored syrups and/or sugar.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026

The company specializes in making flavored ingredients and beverages, including coffee syrups, smoothie bases, ice cream toppings, nutritional drinks and fruit purees.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

For a decaf alternative, Caff Off is a great option, while Trăm Phần Trăm’s salted pandan, lemongrass and toasted rice syrups make it easy to mix things up.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

She says some of her customers change their mind about buying a drink when they discover the cafe doesn't serve matcha with syrups or sweeteners, or complain it tastes too bitter.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

It was filled with friandises, with luscious and toothsome bits—the finest of fruits, patés, a rare bottle or two, delicious syrups, and bonbons in abundance.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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