chaser

noun

Definition of chasernext
as in liquor

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Recent Examples of chaser Nothing is guaranteed, of course; my Knicks fandom has long been accompanied by a chaser of disappointment. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 While each of those attractions might have the name recognition, there’s another destination waterfall chasers should have on their radar. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Or will Everlane become a faster-moving trend chaser? — Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2026 Then there are the fatal chaser traffic accidents, what with people distracted by watching radar and/or taking photos on their cellphones, blindly exiting their cars in the middle of a 70-mph highway, or pulling over but leaving the driver-side door open for other cars to potentially hit. — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for chaser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaser
  1. liquor
  2. rum
  3. alcohol
  4. bottle
  5. booze
  6. drink
  7. stimulant
  8. firewater
Noun
  • Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-In-Bond is available starting this month at liquor stores around the country (SRP $40).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • Guests share pupu platters and drink rum cocktails beneath the glow of colored lamps.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • This variant of the Original Stout was aged in bourbon barrels, then finished in rum barrels with espresso, cocoa nibs and vanilla.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of rum
Noun
  • Also, never swim after drinking alcohol or using marijuana or other substances that can impact alertness.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • Working out, drinking alcohol and consuming caffeine, Walker says.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of alcohol
Noun
  • Some protesters attacked police with stones and plastic bottles, injuring a few officers who were taken to the hospital, news agency ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • From the jars, bottles, boxes, and bags that fill our fridges and pantries to the frosty contents of our coolers, each item is chosen with intention.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • That led to most Canadian provinces banning the sale of American booze as of March 2025 (only Alberta and Saskatchewan have lifted their bans).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • New York — The future for big booze might be smaller — literally.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of booze
Noun
  • Research by British alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware shows an increasing number are embracing low and no-alcohol drinks.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Warm milk delivers tryptophan, an amino acid the body uses to produce serotonin and melatonin, which is why the old-school bedtime drink has stuck around.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Evidence about ordinary coffee cannot be extrapolated to high-dose caffeine products or energy drinks, which may deliver caffeine rapidly and include other stimulants.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • For example, certain diuretics, antihistamines or stimulants may increase the risk of side effects from heat, according to the CDC.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of stimulant
Noun
  • Nonalcoholic Alternatives Maybe the best route to avoid a hangover is to steer clear of firewater in the first place—easier said than done given the many social pressures around drinking.
    — Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This cocktail is a tribute to Madonna, Queen of Pop, and features mezcal, passionfruit, firewater bitter, Amarena cheery, and a smoking cinnamon stick.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2022
Definition of firewater

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