spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, liquor stores are only required to close on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
  • The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.
    Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 23 May 2025
  • And unlike some wellness resorts around the world which restrict caloric intake, caffeine and alcohol consumption, this isn’t the case at Miraval.
    Rana Good, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • For the dad who’s trying to cut back on booze a bit: St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain $60 Stagrestis The makers of the bottled nonalcoholic Phony Negroni offer this bulk version that contains 20 servings of the classic bitter-and-bright beverage without any ABV.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2025
  • After the show, there's booze, girls, and hotel suites, but Abel's locked in the bathroom, being sad.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Pouring shots into people’s mouths and mixing up well drinks brought some good emotions to surface.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
  • These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 15 Mar. 2025
  • But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.
    Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Due to relaxed labeling laws, many popular Indian whiskies were made from molasses—technically rums—then blended with a small amount of grain spirit.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • Sherry, port, and rum barrels have all been used for decades in categories ranging from scotch to Irish to bourbon, and the results are usually solid.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • In a sleek, lilac bottle, the elegant formula is also made with silk extract.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 May 2025
  • Unlike flowers that may send your recipient running for a vase or a bottle of wine that requires chilling, a puzzle can sit out on a picnic table all afternoon, no harm, no foul.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Joe has written extensively on wines and spirits and judged many of the leading international wines and spirits competitions.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Other notable features include a 12-bed bunk room and a spa with a Himalayan salt room, plus an entertaining complex decked out with a bar, a movie theater, a bowling alley, a sports simulator, an arcade, a cigar lounge, and a wine cave.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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