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
Sorbitol is a form of sugar alcohol that acts as a carbohydrate in the body.
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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
State police alleged that Jones was showing clear signs of impairment, including bloodshot and glossy eyes as well as the smell of alcohol coming from him.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Disorderly conduct due to alcohol, 400 block E Street, 1:27 a.m.
Friday, May 30
Battery with serious bodily injury, 600 block E Street, 5:10 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
Petty theft, 700 block E Street, 9:21 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
Tamper with vehicle, 900 block D Street, 1:20 p.m.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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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Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
State police alleged that Jones was showing clear signs of impairment, including bloodshot and glossy eyes as well as the smell of alcohol coming from him.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025
Disorderly conduct due to alcohol, 400 block E Street, 1:27 a.m.
Friday, May 30
Battery with serious bodily injury, 600 block E Street, 5:10 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
Petty theft, 700 block E Street, 9:21 p.m.
Thursday, May 29
Tamper with vehicle, 900 block D Street, 1:20 p.m.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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According to a press release from California Lottery shared on Tuesday, June 10, the California residents ordered a pizza and popped into a nearby liquor store to break a large bill to leave a tip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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For so long, among an army of foes, cocaine led the charge, but, in time, so did the booze.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The next day, the FWC found 61 empty booze bottles and cans on the boat, which had been carrying 12 underage girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Consumers are increasingly interested in more enjoyable formats — think drinks and snacks over powders.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Several hundred rum entries were evaluated at the 2025 SFWSC, and 18 of those rums, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best rum expression in their respective category and the crowning achievement of World’s Best Rum.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Barbados Surf, sunshine, rum punch—there are many reasons why travelers frequent the Caribbean, but unfortunately LGBTQ rights have not historically been one of them.—
Todd Plummer,
AFAR Media,
3 June 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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