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syrup

[sur-uhp, sir-] / ˈsɜr əp, ˈsɪr- /


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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

This version simmers ripe peaches with honey and whole black peppercorns until the fruit collapses and the syrup turns fragrant, floral and just a little prickly.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

It’s just syrup and nebulous amounts of whatever base.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

“Tamara makes lavender syrup and keeps it on hand so there are always spritzes by the pool this time of year,” he continued.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Emma scooped Rocket into her arms, even though that meant that his tail got dangerously close to the pool of syrup on her plate.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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

But for others - regardless of how eye-catching or how many syrups have been added, they will never enjoy the taste of matcha.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Net revenue increased 12% to $12.5 billion—mostly driven by strong sales of concentrates, the syrups and flavor mixtures Coca-Cola sells to its bottling partners—ahead of the $12.2 billion Wall Street had forecast.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

He also had many different ointments, lotions, syrups, and pastes all made out of onion juice and different parts of the onion plant.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar




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