ALE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

ale

noun

Definition of ale

as in beer

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Recent Examples of ale This kolsch-style ale is infused with lemonade, black tea and raspberry puree. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026 Because water was frequently unsafe and tea was politically boycotted, everyday favorites included rum punch, hard cider, and ale. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Food offerings can include turkey legs, giant pickles, ale and mocktails. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The two-piece featured deep pink strings that formed a halter neck, along with pa ale pink triangle bikini top. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ale

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Alaska, Washington, California, Oregon and Hawaii were in the bottom 10 for beer searches.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
The crowd revolted, showering the court with cups, beer cans and garbage.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

For at least two decades, thousands of Americans have been going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil to look for ayahuasca, a psychoactive brew traditionally used in sacred ceremonies in South America.

— Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
For a quick morning coffee, hit up the lobby coffee bar for a complimentary brew.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of brew

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Porta platters, Emporio Sirenuse dipping bowls, classic Christofle silver, Guy Degrenne all-purpose wine glasses for wine, water, and spritzes.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Add the wine, return to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until the meat is extremely tender, and the sauce has reduced by about half and feels velvety, about 3 hours.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of wine

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From sunset on—when the night comes alive amidst dazzling skyline lights—the space is complete with a seafood-forward small plates menu showing French, Spanish, and Portuguese influences, complemented by a list of natural wines and craft cocktails.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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