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
El Piñon’s bar, managed by Weston Scott of Ephemeral Rotating Taproom, will be open to the public for cocktails in the evening.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Vivienne Sabo will host a consumer-facing event during the day, as well as cocktails in the evening, while Maison Perrier will be on-site throughout the week.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Carnival Cruise Line added a new nonalcoholic beverage package in early September, covering a wide range of drinks from Coca-Cola products to zero-proof cocktails.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Afrofuturist artwork, funk and soul on the speakers, and rum-forward cocktails transformed the setting.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cutwater opened a tasting room and kitchen in Miramar in 2017, which serves its cocktails, spirits and a mix of burgers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Opening this winter, Neat will offer a variety of specialty cocktails, wine, beer and zero proof options.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant, owned by Toki Masabuchi, features kushikatsu, Japanese curry, and unique chuhai cocktails.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
It's known for craft cocktails and sake alongside its pan-Asian menu.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
On Thursday, Vivienne Sabo will host a consumer-facing event during the day, as well as cocktails in the evening, while Maison Perrier will be on-site throughout the week.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
Carnival Cruise Line added a new nonalcoholic beverage package in early September, covering a wide range of drinks from Coca-Cola products to zero-proof cocktails.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Afrofuturist artwork, funk and soul on the speakers, and rum-forward cocktails transformed the setting.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cutwater opened a tasting room and kitchen in Miramar in 2017, which serves its cocktails, spirits and a mix of burgers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Opening this winter, Neat will offer a variety of specialty cocktails, wine, beer and zero proof options.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The restaurant, owned by Toki Masabuchi, features kushikatsu, Japanese curry, and unique chuhai cocktails.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
It's known for craft cocktails and sake alongside its pan-Asian menu.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocktails
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Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Even beverages such as coffee, Coke, and their mixtures could be classified with strong performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The products, sold online and at convenience stores and smoke shops in the form of tablets, gummies and drink mixes, contain the compound kratom, which medical experts say can be addictive and often carries toxic consequences.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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None alone explains the full spectrum, and different patients likely have different mixes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The flat edge lays down product, the rounded side buffs and blends, and the precision tip gets into all the hard-to-reach areas like nostrils and lash lines.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Central Perk will include a replica of the orange sofa, merchandise and take-home coffee blends available for purchase.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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If successful, the technology could redefine how steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys are produced worldwide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Moving up, the $34,230 SV+ trades the steelies for 18-inch alloys wrapped in the same Yokohama tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The descriptions of songwriting, too, are amalgams of their creative processes.—
Katy Hershberger
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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No doubt Nelson was in trouble, but referee Robert Boyle called an end to the fight as Nelson ate some hard combinations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Glee crew has faced losses over the years — including the deaths of core cast members Cory Monteith and Naya Rivera — but various alums have found time to reunite in different combinations since the show ended.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Cocktails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktails. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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