FIREWATERS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

firewaters

noun

plural of firewater

as in liquors

a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk the bartender recommended a drink made with the local firewater, a potent gin

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Noun

Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Definition of liquors

Noun

Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.

— Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026

Definition of alcohols

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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 July 2026
There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 July 2026

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