as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body
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Recent Examples of cocktails
Save the wine for dinner and ask about the drink of the day to make the most of the talented bartenders who delight in inventing new cocktails.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
In an arrest affidavit, the Metro Nashville Police Department reported Eatherly ordered two entrees, cocktails and appetizers totaling $371.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The rest of them got seats at the state dinner and mingled over cocktails at the exclusive Capital Club in Beijing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The menu also includes desserts from Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit, the bakery that neighbors the former Monkey Temple spot, and batched cocktails from Tattersall.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Premier views of the 18th green, 1st and 10th tees, catered cuisine and cocktails.
—Ella Gonzales
may 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
One of those women, Kris (Lauren Bittner), whose entire demeanor screams former head cheerleader, finally confronts Patricia at her sunset and cocktails event.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Creative cocktails blending Asian flavors add to the experience.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.
—Evan Moore
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
In an arrest affidavit, the Metro Nashville Police Department reported Eatherly ordered two entrees, cocktails and appetizers totaling $371.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The rest of them got seats at the state dinner and mingled over cocktails at the exclusive Capital Club in Beijing.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
The menu also includes desserts from Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit, the bakery that neighbors the former Monkey Temple spot, and batched cocktails from Tattersall.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Premier views of the 18th green, 1st and 10th tees, catered cuisine and cocktails.
—Ella Gonzales
may 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
One of those women, Kris (Lauren Bittner), whose entire demeanor screams former head cheerleader, finally confronts Patricia at her sunset and cocktails event.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Creative cocktails blending Asian flavors add to the experience.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
Noun
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Divers often use specialized breathing mixtures, such as nitrogen and oxygen, to prevent this condition.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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The complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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Saint-Gobain reports their 3D printing mixes now achieve more than 49% lower CO₂ than regular mortar, and the Gemert bridge helped prove out these formulations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Last month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company also voluntarily recalled certain hot cocoa mixes and other powdered beverage products due to fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2026
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Midcentury furniture from designer Sergio Rodrigues blends with practical design features and natural materials.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Many cookware brands use proprietary coating blends and don’t fully disclose what’s inside them.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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These include serving as a flying test bed for in orbit manufacturing of alloys, composite materials, and fibers as well as research and production of space medicine.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Move up to Centre-Line trim for an additional £2,500 and the CX-5 gains 19-inch alloys, leather upholstery, a powered tailgate, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, a head-up display and wireless smartphone connectivity.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Music unites the interconnecting stories in this saga and expands its passions, with a sumptuous score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens that taps into a wide range of American styles, idioms and amalgams, even as the second act turns more dissonant.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In many of the clips, Sawyer can be seen being launched several feet into the air while performing flips, twists and one-arm stunt combinations that leave viewers both impressed and horrified in the comments.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The ceilings feature custom color combinations and eight shooting stars, including one that stretches the entire length of the cabin—a first for Rolls-Royce.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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