spirits 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spiritsnext
plural of spirit
as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits

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spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit
as in absconds (with)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
  1. liquor
  2. alcohol
  3. booze
  4. drink
  5. captures
  6. rum
  7. bottle
  8. wine
Noun
  • Black liquor is a by-product of the paper production process, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
    Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Several factors may contribute to this decision: Regulatory Challenges U.S. state and local liquor licensing laws vary widely and can be expensive and time-consuming to navigate.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of liquor
Noun
  • Three people with knowledge of Hegseth’s time at CVA told The New Yorker he was forced to step down from his role there in part because of his abuse of alcohol on the job.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The reality program also followed the DJ’s struggle with alcohol and his sobriety journey, as well as his relationship with girlfriend Ally Lewber.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Alas, old-school controversies about booze and women sound downright quaint after the chain of scandals in this year’s confirmation battles.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Its double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12.
    Emily Hochberg, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of drink
Verb
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip captures a group of little penguins, the world's smallest penguin species, waddling back toward the shore on a beach coast in New Zealand.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of captures
Noun
  • Spirits enthusiasts can look forward to exclusive pours from Last Drop, a top shelf portfolio of whiskies, rums, and brandies brought to you by the same folks responsible for Pappy Van Winkle and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Brown-Forman recently posted a better-than-expected report after missing estimates over several consecutive quarters, with pockets of strength in some of its bourbon and rum brands.
    Julie Coleman, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rum
Noun
  • The best chance to find Van Winkle products at a fair price is through lotteries offered by many retailers, where consumers can purchase bottles from the collection at MSRP, according to the news release.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Each crystal is as thick as a Coke bottle, and one is believed to be the largest single emerald ever found.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Once inside the cabinets, think about other ways to keep wine glasses safe.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • New to the top rankings, is Plovdiv, Bulgaria, in the third spot, often dubbed the European capital of wine.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of wine
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