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
Police said investigators, at this time, do not believe speed or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs were a factor in the pedestrian fatality.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
For months now, Cherry Creek has investigated reimbursements billed to the district by Education Accelerated, with a focus on whether the company overbilled the district for monthly travel expenses and sought reimbursement for alcohol purchases.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Most of the people in prison today have drug issues and alcohol issues.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Younger consumers are drinking less alcohol overall, while older drinkers are seeking moderation without removing themselves from social occasions.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
For months now, Cherry Creek has investigated reimbursements billed to the district by Education Accelerated, with a focus on whether the company overbilled the district for monthly travel expenses and sought reimbursement for alcohol purchases.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Most of the people in prison today have drug issues and alcohol issues.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Younger consumers are drinking less alcohol overall, while older drinkers are seeking moderation without removing themselves from social occasions.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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For an adults-only treat, Cone Heads also has a full liquor bar, plus wine and beer (including the house 30E draft).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Since Irene’s death, Antoine, miserable and pickled in booze, has rattled around in their Paris villa nestled in a leafy garden, with an art studio gathering dust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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