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
Each drink contains the same amount of alcohol.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
For a flavor-rich alcohol-free option, mix 6 ounces of club soda with 1 ounce each fruit pickling liquid and simple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The proposal does not allow taking drinks to the beach and boardwalk; the alcohol must be consumed on the business' premises.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Blood testing showed no traces of alcohol or drugs in her system, and the district attorney declined to file charges against her.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
For a flavor-rich alcohol-free option, mix 6 ounces of club soda with 1 ounce each fruit pickling liquid and simple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The proposal does not allow taking drinks to the beach and boardwalk; the alcohol must be consumed on the business' premises.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Blood testing showed no traces of alcohol or drugs in her system, and the district attorney declined to file charges against her.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alcohol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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Since then there have been sporadic signs of life regarding the venue, mostly to do with liquor licensing and permit requests, such as last October when a company called Dome Center LLC filed an application for a conditional-use permit.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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As for HeadFlyer, Miller said that their drinks will still be sold at restaurants and liquor stores.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That said, many frequent fliers have found ways to give their beverage a boost and even score free booze in economy seats.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Apr. 2026
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Keep the booze flowing at White Stadium during professional women’s soccer matches, the Boston City Council said when rejecting a measure that sought to uphold state law restricting alcohol at public school facilities.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to the brand, the 40-ounce bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 34 hours and hot for up to 12 hours.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fresh mint and crushed ice combine with the spirit in a drink that radiates spring.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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