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
May 2026 will mark five years of me being free from drugs, alcohol, and the mental illness that tormented me for years.
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Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The captain of the ship, whom investigators found may have been impaired by alcohol, took the brunt of the blame.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
About 20% of patients were intoxicated with alcohol, only 31% were using a helmet and injuries were more likely to occur in the evening hours, according to the study.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In other instances, Aviation Department supervisors bought alcohol for their employees while out to lunch, the report said.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The captain of the ship, whom investigators found may have been impaired by alcohol, took the brunt of the blame.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
About 20% of patients were intoxicated with alcohol, only 31% were using a helmet and injuries were more likely to occur in the evening hours, according to the study.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In other instances, Aviation Department supervisors bought alcohol for their employees while out to lunch, the report said.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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There’s no liquor license yet, but that’s pending.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The drinks — sodas with fruit, cream, purées and other flavors added in — are especially popular among Mormons as a booze-free beverage option.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That means fewer meals before the game, fewer drinks after, and fewer visits to local shops and cafes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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This sturdy, durable iron coffee table provides a convenient spot for you and your guests to set drinks and snacks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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