as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
Massachusetts has dram shop laws on the books, which hold bars and other establishments selling alcohol liable for damages caused by an intoxicated person.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
With aromas of peach, brioche, and espresso bean, this luscious dram washes over the mouth with flavors of apricot, vanilla, lemon zest, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Although the juice is probably best enjoyed as a dessert dram, a subtle vegetal undertone from the matured agave holds true at its core.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Old-timey pubs abound in the Old Town, and so your first day should finish with a pint of Scottish ale or a wee dram of whisky at the 17th-century Ensign Ewart, or an atmospheric meal at the hugely popular 16th-century Witchery by the Castle.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 20 June 2025
With aromas of peach, brioche, and espresso bean, this luscious dram washes over the mouth with flavors of apricot, vanilla, lemon zest, and rose petal.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Although the juice is probably best enjoyed as a dessert dram, a subtle vegetal undertone from the matured agave holds true at its core.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Old-timey pubs abound in the Old Town, and so your first day should finish with a pint of Scottish ale or a wee dram of whisky at the 17th-century Ensign Ewart, or an atmospheric meal at the hugely popular 16th-century Witchery by the Castle.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
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Making that kind of a splash move would indicate that Houston would prefer to keep Durant around long-term.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Much like a regular playground, there are no staff supervising the splash park, according to Wooten.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As reported, the brand won’t stage a runway show until March 2026, with the September presentation intended more as a reminder of Gucci’s foundations, to be accompanied by a sprinkling of see now, buy now products in stores.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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There’s something about the 1960s cultural aesthetics and hyper-realism to the sci-fi and action sequences that reminds me of the movie The Right Stuff crossed with a heavy dash of Interstellar and an aesthetic sprinkling of the streaming series Fallout.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Starboard’s intentions this time around aren’t clear — the firm didn’t respond to CNBC’s request for comment — but its maneuvering nevertheless represents a glimmer of hope.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Michael Jackson Looking specifically at solo male musicians, Elvis Presley owns this bit of history, and he may not be matched for a long time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Adding a little bit of playfulness and spontaneity into every conversation also makes space for laughter and even intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ambivalence means a look of cool, ironic detachment which would doubtless work very well in that away strip; lime green with a hint of no f***s given.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The Biden White House’s lack of focus on speeding the permit process meant his administration ended with precious little to show for the whole-of-government approach that failed to address this key element.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet the inevitability of aging does little to make the housing system friendlier to the disabled or the elderly.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Noun
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So, grant them a little grace, even if this particular touch point is a little short-sighted.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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And there are so many different ways to get in touch.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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