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
Included in the investigations, which covered the period between 2018 and 2022, were reports of incidents involving the exposure of genitals, predatory behavior toward female service personnel by their male counterparts, and inappropriate behavior facilitated by the consumption of alcohol.
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The heart has a more difficult time keeping its rhythm under the influence of alcohol.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Since the arrest did not involve weapons, drugs, alcohol or anything violent, this won’t be viewed as a serious mistake toward his NFL future or any possible suspension.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
But a growing awareness of alcohol’s health risks is also causing Americans to shun booze.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
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Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
The heart has a more difficult time keeping its rhythm under the influence of alcohol.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Since the arrest did not involve weapons, drugs, alcohol or anything violent, this won’t be viewed as a serious mistake toward his NFL future or any possible suspension.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
But a growing awareness of alcohol’s health risks is also causing Americans to shun booze.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
Noun
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Last year, multiple locations were seized by the Kansas Department of Revenue for thousands of dollars in unpaid sales and liquor taxes.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aldermen legalized video gambling machines in neighborhood establishments, restructured liquor taxes to bring in more revenue, cleared the way for advertising on downtown bridges and more.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The cocktail menu includes four non-alcoholic drinks, including a booze-free Old Fashioned and a margarita.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Bohemian waxwing even takes its name from its notorious penchant for booze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the time, Luciana was working as a bartender, and Matt and his film crew came in for a drink.—
Jessica Booth,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Conditions are expected to be excellent for the days before and after peak, so grab a warm drink and a blanket, settle into a chair, and enjoy one of the most dazzling meteor displays of the year.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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