as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Recent Examples of strong drink
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
What better way to bond than over a strong drink?
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
What better way to bond than over a strong drink?
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
Noun
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The post did criticize survey questions about people's internet usage at home and alcohol consumption.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
23 May 2025
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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
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The new drink blends lemonade, Icedream, and peaches for a creamy, summery twist.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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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
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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
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The bag had clothes, a speaker, candles, liquor, baby oil and Astroglide, Kaplan said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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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
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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
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When someone in the background scolds him, the dog quickly jumps off the counter, knocking over a few bottles.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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In a sleek, lilac bottle, the elegant formula is also made with silk extract.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 May 2025
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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
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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
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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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