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
Jelly Roll was, at that point, addicted to alcohol and cocaine.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The deaths, however, helped fuel Allman’s growing addictions to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Other ways to lower cholesterol include drinking alcohol in moderation, exercising for at least 150 minutes a week, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping at least seven hours a night.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
The approximate loss for the alcohol is around $50.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2026
The deaths, however, helped fuel Allman’s growing addictions to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol.
—Steve Bloom, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Other ways to lower cholesterol include drinking alcohol in moderation, exercising for at least 150 minutes a week, maintaining a healthy weight, and sleeping at least seven hours a night.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
The approximate loss for the alcohol is around $50.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Come get this liquor, come get these drugs, come get this whatever.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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And cops found 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans on his boat when it was salvaged from the water the next day.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Those who prefer a more low-key atmosphere or to skip the booze should try Miles’ neighborhood walking tours, which have spanned sections of Inglewood, View Park-Windsor Hills and Compton.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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