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
Concertgoers have praised much about the festival, but complained about long concessions lines and inflated prices for beer and alcohol.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
And despite a reputation for being high in alcohol, most sake sits around 15% ABV, in line with many modern Napa cabernets.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But The Hawk has faced fines and a four-day liquor license suspension in the past for serving alcohol to underage patrons, court records show.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The approval followed a special exception for alcohol service and the project aims to revitalize the long-vacant site into a new dining destination.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
And despite a reputation for being high in alcohol, most sake sits around 15% ABV, in line with many modern Napa cabernets.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
But The Hawk has faced fines and a four-day liquor license suspension in the past for serving alcohol to underage patrons, court records show.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
The approval followed a special exception for alcohol service and the project aims to revitalize the long-vacant site into a new dining destination.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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After successfully negotiating with Castro over the prisoners, Fidel threw a lavish reception for Jackson, complete with wine, champagne, booze and food that was unimaginable to the average hungry Cuban.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Thinking of cutting back on the booze for 2026?—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
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The speedy little Mercedes slipped beneath the truck, nudging it lightly in the belly, and contracted, crushing within itself two male bodies slack with drink and sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ticket holders will gather to watch the game together, connect with fellow readers, and enjoy catered food, drinks, and exclusive merchandise in a VIP lounge setting.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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