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as in soul
an immaterial force within a human being thought to give the body life, energy, and power
the theological and philosophical belief that the spirit is superior to the body
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as in mode
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
had been in a combative spirit all week
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as in ghost
the soul of a dead person thought of especially as appearing to living people
Hamlet's late father appears to him in the form of a spirit and with the revelation that he was in fact murdered
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as in liquor
spirits plural
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirit
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The presence of trucks before the attacks has raised questions about whether any enriched uranium or centrifuges had been spirited away before the attack, something repeatedly claimed by Iranian officials.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The project’s web version incorporates international editions for France, Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Brazil, further expanding access in the spirit of Giorno’s vision.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Aquaman is spirited without ever being particularly good.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The presence of trucks before the attacks has raised questions about whether any enriched uranium or centrifuges had been spirited away before the attack, something repeatedly claimed by Iranian officials.
—Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
Verb
After working in spirits for 15 years and helping guests navigate the bourbon trail like a local for more than 10 years, Smith has discovered that there are a handful of bourbon trail mistakes that are all too common, yet easy to avoid.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The project’s web version incorporates international editions for France, Mexico, Thailand, Italy, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Brazil, further expanding access in the spirit of Giorno’s vision.
—Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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In law—if not yet in fact, as the Union Army had only begun its work of sweeping the South clean—some three million souls who had gone to sleep enslaved the day before would wake up the next day as free men, women, and children.—
Akhil Reed Amar,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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Burney grew up working class in Baltimore, endured his father’s fits of rage, pulled shifts at soul-crushing jobs to support his daughter, and lost sight in one eye from injuries in a car accident.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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In sync with the dance theme and in a nod to the creative process, the presentation will recreate a dance competition, with models donning Moja Rowa pieces and number badges while twirling and gliding with headphones on — silent party mode.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Aepnus learned and designed the plant so that material choices and straightforward maintenance mitigate the key failure modes.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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The highlight of this year’s event will be the new 17-foot-tall Lego Halloween Tree made with 680,963 Lego bricks and filled with cobwebs, ghosts and pumpkins.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Notwithstanding the endless parade of ghosts, demons, serial killers and at least one Mothman, Haunted Hotel is mostly not trying to frighten you.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jenny Vergara, a spokeswoman for the company, told The Star Clementine’s is still navigating the approval process of liquor laws in Kansas but hopes to offer its boozy flavors soon.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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This isn't Heughan's first entry into the world of liquor, however.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Altuve’s leadoff double delivered a chance to capture momentum.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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This critical series cinematically captures the horrific terrorism that stunned the world on October 7 with harrowing precision and inspires with these true-life stories of heroism and heartbreak.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Sep. 2025
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That a collaborative hive is the essence of bee-ness is a common misconception.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the essence of Mars in Scorpio sharpens your focus and heightens your passion around career matters.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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But in the oil patch, the mood is anything but celebratory.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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The disease typically appears in mid-adulthood, causing problems with movement, memory, and mood, and usually progresses over 15-20 years.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
24 Sep. 2025
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Central Staircase An eerie apparition of Mary Worth will appear at the top of the staircase.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the 500-year anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s apparition in Tepeyac, Mexico, the sculpture is embarking on a worldwide tour, with visits scheduled to Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Philippines, among other places.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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