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
To avoid situational triggers involving using both together, quit or significantly reduce alcohol consumption for the first few weeks of attempting to quit smoking.
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
She was arrested on suspicion of charges including causing bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing/resisting an officer.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
For most of us, alcohol hasn’t overtaken the system.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
She was arrested on suspicion of charges including causing bodily injury while driving under the influence of alcohol and obstructing/resisting an officer.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
For most of us, alcohol hasn’t overtaken the system.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Atilano, 53, a clerk at a liquor store in Pilsen who is originally from Mexico, said many Latinos in Chicago had come to resent its status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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This Nonalcoholic Negroni Is My Ticket to Hangover-Free Mornings All the bittersweet flavor of the original, none of the booze.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Such a person generally doesn’t have to worry about the dire effects of booze on their microbiome.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
9 Jan. 2025
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In-room extras for Yacht Club guests include a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, nightly turn-down service with a plate of chocolates or other sweets, free minibar drinks, bottled water replenished daily, and free Wi-Fi.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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This includes formula, breast milk, toddler drinks, and baby/toddler food (puree pouches count).—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Much like the classic daiquiri—which is also based on a sugarcane spirit (rum), sugar, and lime—the caipirinha welcomes tinkering and variation through the use of additional flavors and fruits.—
Shannon Mustipher,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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