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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as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol
I know I said that I liked the party, but you have to remember: I was boozy at the time
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Recent Examples of booze
Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Now, if the trade spat continues to escalate, US booze makers may need to contend with even more retaliation.
—David Goldman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Felix Nesi (tr. Lara Norgaard), The Dial, 21 Jan. 2024
For one, a declining share of Americans are boozing: 58% of adults were drinkers in 2024, a 28-year low, according to Gallup.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Tequila has become a go-to for celebrities jumping into the booze industry.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Now, if the trade spat continues to escalate, US booze makers may need to contend with even more retaliation.
—David Goldman, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The jubilant atmosphere inspired by dried and roasted meats, booze, and the prospect of watching an idol in action dissipated when the young men heard those words.
—Felix Nesi (tr. Lara Norgaard), The Dial, 21 Jan. 2024
For one, a declining share of Americans are boozing: 58% of adults were drinkers in 2024, a 28-year low, according to Gallup.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booze
Noun
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For instance, Persona creates a different flow for a person trying to verify their age to order alcohol on a food delivery app versus for someone applying for a loan.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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If your approach to building healthy habits includes eschewing alcohol, sparkling teas are among the most attractive options for extending Dry or Damp January to the rest of the year.—
Camille Berry,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Preventing a cancer diagnosis is a top health goal for many – and what people eat and drink can potentially play a big role.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Occasionally a table will be brought out to suggest another bar, another time, for Elmer to get drunk in and pick a fight, or a safe will be wheeled on stage for the clueless Elmer to try to blow up.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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Far from humans, however, chimpanzees are unlikely to get drunk, since that would threaten their chances of surviving in the wild.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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Maggi said investigators believe the victim was shot inside the home around 8 a.m., shortly before Godinez allegedly went to the liquor store and fired a gun there.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cops released surveillance footage of the suspect inside what appears to be a liquor store, carrying a brown briefcase.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the plane with me were the pilot and our drunken passenger.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
1 May 2025
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Her continued testimony is expected to play a crucial role in the trial over whether Read killed O’Keefe, her boyfriend, in January 2022 with her SUV during a drunken fit of rage, or whether she was framed for his murder by law enforcement officers.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Food, Wine and Fete Miami, FL – May 17 In Miami, May’s Food, Wine and Fete event promises a day of sun, rum, and wining.—
Mariette Williams,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Little Wolf, which is set to open in mid-May, will feature a menu of about 50 American single malt whiskies to start, along with rum and agave spirits.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The burritos are filled with home fries-ish bits of potato, cheddar cheese, three eggs cooked on the griddle, sausage or fried bacon.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For brunch, there are the likes of Stillhouse Eggs Benedict with fried green tomatoes, Koko’s Biscuits & Gravy, and Chicken & Waffles.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Booze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booze. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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