dram

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Recent Examples of dram All in all this is a fantastically approachable dram, particularly from this distillery – a craft darling which was purchased by Diageo in 2022. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 Eerie voices seem to cry in the howling weather outside; the five figures draw close over their bottles and drams, wondering what might stand beyond the door. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 11 July 2025 Some games don’t mix with drinking, either: Jenga is at the top of that list as stacking bricks becomes almost impossible a few drams in. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 July 2025 Massachusetts has dram shop laws on the books, which hold bars and other establishments selling alcohol liable for damages caused by an intoxicated person. Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
  • From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
  • While the $20 endless shrimp deal made quite a splash with customers, the company suffered millions in operating losses.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Love and creativity get a sweet boost as Venus enters Libra, sprinkling magic on romance and self-expression.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Allende is solidly back in her metier with a multigenerational cast of characters, thrilling action in Chile and a sprinkling of magical realism.
    The Know, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yet, on arguably the country’s biggest sporting day, the then-19-year-old showed no glimmer of nerves.
    Sam Dalling, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Red-hot cattle futures cooled off a bit last month, offering a glimmer of hope for Texas Roadhouse .
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This handsome design can work in just about any room in your home and comes equipped with a little bit of drawer storage to discreetly hide any junk.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025
  • But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • As with other gray-empowerment films like Thelma, there’s a touch of corniness in María Ángeles’ determination and resilience, which extends to a hint of blackmail to stop the real estate agent from blabbing to Clara.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After all, that warped sitcom spoof has to be one of the most genuinely demented things to ever air, without a shred of warning and in the middle of the night, on cable TV.
    A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The film’s devastating revelations of intimate betrayals dispel nostalgia and sentiment down to the last shreds.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.
    Katie Grant, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Barry, meanwhile, elicited groans at heavy touches, errant passes and, most gallingly in the eyes of fans, squandering a counter-attacking opportunity with a poor touch.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025

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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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