SODA Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

soda

noun

Definition of soda

as in pop

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Recent Examples of soda Bottles and packs of Pepsi soda at a store in Austin, Texas, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 The dietitian emphasized that these findings don’t mean water and diet soda are nutritionally identical. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026 The cherry lime product is a new spin on Coca-Cola Cherry, while the strawberry float version appears to be a nod to the popular dessert that blends soda and ice cream. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026 The center sells combos like double cheeseburgers with a large soda and a choice of fries, onion rings or chips. — Tamara Dunn, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soda

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Noun

The fictional Ignatius Nobel, for whom the prize is named, is claimed to be a coinventor of soda pop.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026
Noah Kahan greets fans at a Culture Pop soda pop-up outside Fenway Park on July 8.

— People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of soda pop

Noun

The backstory For most of my life, the Old Dutch Inn has been just a faint memory of kicking my legs from a bar stool, drinking a Shirley Temple next to my late grandmother, who would likely have been nursing a gin and tonic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
There’s always an ice-cold glass of white wine on the table too, alongside a gin and tonic with fresh rosemary from the garden.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tonic

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However, the soft drink and snack giant cut full-year core earnings-per-share guidance.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona.

— Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of soft drink

Noun

With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
Outdoor bars and pop-up tasting stands peppered the festival grounds, offering adult libations to the 21-and-over crowd dancing, moshing and rocking out all weekend.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of libation

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