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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
Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
After he was arrested, Colindres was spirited out to the Butler County jail, where Sheriff Richard Jones said about 450 immigrant detainees were being held after the sheriff’s office agreed to partner with the Trump administration.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In ancient times, yew trees were potent symbols of resurrection and considered portals to the ‘Otherworld’, where spirits could cross back into the land of the living.
—Emily Buchanan
july 18, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Khalil described the moments when he was first spirited away by ICE agents on March 8.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
After he was arrested, Colindres was spirited out to the Butler County jail, where Sheriff Richard Jones said about 450 immigrant detainees were being held after the sheriff’s office agreed to partner with the Trump administration.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 19 June 2025
Verb
Now, it that same sublime peace and welcoming spirit that makes Playa Grande Beach Club such a singular slice of paradise.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
In ancient times, yew trees were potent symbols of resurrection and considered portals to the ‘Otherworld’, where spirits could cross back into the land of the living.
—Emily Buchanan
july 18, Literary Hub, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirit
Noun
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You are being offered so much energy and opportunity to let your soul express itself and radiate like a star.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Simmons considered Ragsdale the heart and soul of her camp, both spiritual leader and educator.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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This helps explain why many people in fawn mode lose touch with their own needs and feelings.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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At least a tease, with 22 points, mostly in attack mode.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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In the present, Belly whips the bracelet Jere brought her back from Cabo across the room and shuffles around campus like a ghost, seeing visions of him everywhere.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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Also, the fact that Ken gets cursed by a crazy old ghost actually helps Momo in her alien abduction predicament, with Momo’s newfound spiritual abilities helping to curb Ken’s curse.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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If negotiations work out with the building’s landlord – and pending approval of a liquor license from the city of Denver – Skinner and Music City owners Sam and Jordan Graf, who are brothers, hope to turn the spot into a fully functioning bar and restaurant of their own.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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The 56-year-old Watertown Democrat admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove their case charging him with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Amazon $180 $117 (35% off) Walmart $180 Target Perhaps the ideal outdoor security camera for Google households, the Nest Cam Outdoor has a handy magnetic mount and an expansive 130-degree field of view, and captures sharp 1080p video with HDR and night vision.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Such news typically captures investors' attention—particularly when major players like Blackstone, Brookfield, and BlackRock’s infrastructure division are speculated to be involved.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Given that it is supposed to be a raw, honest re-telling of a couple finding light amid disaster, The Observer report called the very essence of the book into question.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 July 2025
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In essence, branding is making that special impression that brings customers back again and again.—
Jon Stojan,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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The sidewalks are smooth and shaded, made for slow walking or long strides, depending on your mood.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 July 2025
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Emotional resonance is becoming as important as form, and color is being used strategically to evoke mood, delineate zones, and support well-being.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 July 2025
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If the humor clicks with you, there’s joy to be had in accidentally setting yourself on fire over and over again while being chased by a Slenderman-like apparition made of Post-Its.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2025
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Venus reaches its point of greatest western elongation on June 1, at which time the dazzling 'morning star' will be at its most distant point from the sun in Earth's sky during its pre-dawn apparition.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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“Spirit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirit. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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