as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
There were formal dinners and historic tours, a distillery per day pouring drams by the handful, and endless stretches of spectacular vistas.
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The menu features Scottish cuisine made from local ingredients, like scallops collected by one of the distillery’s stillmen, local venison, and vegetables grown on the island, while a whisky trolley patrols the dining room offering a range of drams each night.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
While all that’s going on, Brian takes a dram with his father and talks about his future within the family.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Climate-positive, organic and sustainable drams are in force at smaller independents like Arbikie, Kilchoman, Nc’Nean and Raasay, while surging investment and hype in the country’s returning ghost distilleries, like Rosebank, Port Ellen and Brora, are remedying the past.
—Mike MacEacheran, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2025
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Jake Emen, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
The menu features Scottish cuisine made from local ingredients, like scallops collected by one of the distillery’s stillmen, local venison, and vegetables grown on the island, while a whisky trolley patrols the dining room offering a range of drams each night.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 8 Sep. 2025
While all that’s going on, Brian takes a dram with his father and talks about his future within the family.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Climate-positive, organic and sustainable drams are in force at smaller independents like Arbikie, Kilchoman, Nc’Nean and Raasay, while surging investment and hype in the country’s returning ghost distilleries, like Rosebank, Port Ellen and Brora, are remedying the past.
—Mike MacEacheran, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
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To channel the look, pair a bucket hat with a slouchy polo tee and loafers—bright red trousers offer the perfect splash of modernity.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kids love the family zone, featuring an oceanfront splash pool, mini-water park, swimming pool, jungle gym, and a kids club, while everyone will appreciate the spacious family rooms with connecting options.—
Sheryl Nance Nash,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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British broadcasting rules allowed for a liberal sprinkling of F-words.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Yet, in the verdant oasis of San Pedro, there’s actually a sprinkling of life.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thus, Archer says the book offers a glimmer of hope to its readers.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The air smells damp and jungly (in the best possible way) and is sweetened with a hint of frangipani.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Researchers are now exploring Greenland shark genetics for clues about aging, finding hints of enhanced DNA repair and cellular maintenance that could slow aging at a fundamental level.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Microplastics are tiny and sometimes invisible shreds of plastic that can be produced by the breakdown of plastic, the shedding of clothing fibers, manufacturing processes, and more.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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