DUTCH COURAGES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

Dutch courages

noun

plural of Dutch courage

as in ardent spirits

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Noun

This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
The eclectic crowd is part of the appeal, with locals, tourists, musicians, creatives and film-industry regulars all mixed together over frozen cocktails and strong drinks.

— Elissa Rosen, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

Definition of strong drinks

Noun

The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

The person was also charged with four other crimes, including possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
The case against the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was amended Thursday to add citations for possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of intoxicants

Noun

These include bottles and prototypes, fragrance and other product formulas — dating back to the oldest one, for Miss Dior, from 1948.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Toilets and sinks did not appear to be working and 2-liter bottles filled with urine were all over the house, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

As a practicing psychiatrist, Lembke routinely prescribes stimulants for ADHD, opioids for pain and benzodiazepines for insomnia and anxiety.

— James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Energy drinks are not designed to treat dehydration and often contain sugar and stimulants that may worsen symptoms.

— Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stimulants

Noun

According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of alcohols

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