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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Overall, Blaha said municipal liquor stores have experienced net profit growth over the last several decades.—
Dana Ferguson,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2025
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The analysts expect a significant pullback in sales of American alcohol in the region as well, given that state-run liquor stores have started to remove U.S. products from their shelves.—
Morgan Chittum,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 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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There are plans for some of the bars to do double duty during the day, even when not pouring drinks.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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And their friendship had always operated in leisure: long meals, afternoon drinks, dressing up to go dancing.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Imagine lounging on this cocktail ottoman poolside, frozen rum drink in hand, sunnies on, sweaty forehead, and cracking a 400-page beach read.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2025
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These colorful drinks are made with natural juices and tropical liquors like Myers’s Dark, Gold, and Coconut rums to create that inviting beachside vibe the park and area is known for.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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