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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Residents ride their motorbike past a burning liquor store during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Wednesday.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Will liquor stores in Fort Worth open during the snow?Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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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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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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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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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These nonalcoholic spirits, from rum and gin alternatives to aperitifs, can be used to make mocktails and other fun drinks.Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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This idea of unpretentious luxury can also be reflected in the rum, Nosko says.Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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