DRINKS (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

drinks (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of drink (in)

as in welcomes

to receive or accept gladly or readily the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel

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Owner Susan Maddox, wearing a denim shirt and an Hermès scarf tied around her shoulders, welcomes me.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Wayne Muramatsu Cerritos The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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In one, Gere embraces Alejandra as their son runs into the shot; another shows the three embracing in a group hug.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Many tourists are drawn to the city because they're hooked on the lifestyle Sheridan embraces in his storytelling.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

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