as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
she blamed John Barleycorn for the breakdown of their marriage
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Noun
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The mini bar is stocked with complimentary non-alcoholic drinks, beers, ciders, wines, and snacks.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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The free, family-friendly weekend event takes over 18 blocks in the city's downtown area, bringing with it plenty of art, music, food, drinks and more to enjoy.—
Trevor Sochocki,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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This buzzy wine playground in Old Town Scottsdale comes from Jack Borenstein and Jamie Hormel, the latter known for helming Wrigley Mansion (Phoenix) and its 16,000 bottles.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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Customized services from the building’s concierge available to all include events such as wine and spirits tastings that will bring neighbors together.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The inclement weather was a factor early with slick footballs impacting the passing game, but the group’s spirits remained high.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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