as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol
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Recent Examples of alcohol
At some shows, security guards confiscated piles of drugs, alcohol and weapons from concertgoers, and police occasionally hauled away lawbreakers in the crowd.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
When the lounge starts serving alcohol, the price will increase to $45, or $60 for a walk-in.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Trump has also threatened to implement 200% tariffs on alcohol and spirits from Europe.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
When the lounge starts serving alcohol, the price will increase to $45, or $60 for a walk-in.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Trump has also threatened to implement 200% tariffs on alcohol and spirits from Europe.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025
During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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Hennessy, grandson of the liquor magnate, was surrounded by Cognac vessels growing up.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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And liquor stores, like Total Wine and Spec's, have delivery services.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Former colleagues Ted and Rick met up at a restaurant to drink their sorrows away — Rick, especially, hit the booze hard — and to reminisce about their client/friend.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Driving the booze: Rucklehaus Midwest Amaro joins the two gins, Big Fuss (dry and savory) and Big Heart (floral), already being made at their State Fairgrounds home.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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During Brazil’s own Lollapalooza music festival last month, for example, fashion-forward attendees were seen with minimalist, lightweight phone straps that kept devices at hip level and hands free to grasp a drink of choice.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Spring and summer in Charlotte is the perfect time to grab a meal or a drink with your dog by your side.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are Key lime pie cookies, Key lime pecans, Key lime rum cake, Key lime taffy, Key lime meringues, and of course the legendary Key lime pie.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Celebrity rum outperformed the general market as well, growing 11 percent while the general market declined by 4 percent.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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