as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
this will be a birthday party without booze
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
he went out boozing with his friends on his 21st birthday
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Recent Examples of booze
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
But the places in Idaho actually selling the most booze are nowhere close to the City of Trees.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Another differentiator: enough wealth to pay fares starting at about $25,000 per person and going up to more than $100,000 per person for suites, not including shore excursions, or booze, for that matter.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Noun
The booze will be flowing and bars will be rocking all night in Kansas City and across Missouri during the 2026 World Cup.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2025
But the places in Idaho actually selling the most booze are nowhere close to the City of Trees.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
Of course, this soda could be boozed up with a splash of Malibu coconut rum (or any rum, really).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 May 2025
Another differentiator: enough wealth to pay fares starting at about $25,000 per person and going up to more than $100,000 per person for suites, not including shore excursions, or booze, for that matter.
—Fran Golden, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booze
Noun
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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure both increase over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published Aug. 14.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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And in one particularly extreme case, a lawsuit alleges that an 18-year-old boy went into cardiac arrest after drinking a Mango Yuzu Citrus Charged Lemonade from Panera Bread.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Aug. 2025
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Possession is not a glamorous book—nobody lounges around ornate rooms in elegant clothes, drinking sophisticated drinks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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During the season 1 finale, she can be seen at the debutante ball, walking out of the liquor store in season 2.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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On New York’s Lower East Side, Las’ Lap is a popular rum bar, known for creative cocktails.—
Connie Ogle
August 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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If rum isn't for you, try substituting it with maple syrup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Booze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booze. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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