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
The Orange County Health Care Agency did an analysis of drug and alcohol deaths a few years back, highlighted in disturbingly stark relief on its Drug and Alcohol Misuse and Mortality dashboard.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The report additionally noted chronic alcohol use as a contributing factor in her death, which was ruled an accident.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators said alcohol and cocaine were consumed at the party and that Velado-Contreras was showing his handgun to others at the party prior to the shooting.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The report additionally noted chronic alcohol use as a contributing factor in her death, which was ruled an accident.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Investigators said alcohol and cocaine were consumed at the party and that Velado-Contreras was showing his handgun to others at the party prior to the shooting.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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The report found the segments most immune to price increases were fragrance, skin care and wine, while the categories consumers were more prone to substitute were food, home goods and liquor.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the Liquor Commissoin recommended the Naperville City Council approve a Class M liquor license for the business so alcohol can be sold during adult cooking classes.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Significantly, the booze precedes the infant in that sentence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Order a drink while reading a book under a chic and shady cabana.—
Diana Oates,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In a video shared on X by a fan account, the 36-year-old is seen chatting with some pals while sipping a drink.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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