as in drinks
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
during Prohibition, everybody drank homemade hooch
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variants
or hootches
as in huts
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling
the soldiers quickly threw up the hooches where they would be living for the next few weeks
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Want two large pizzas and drinks at your door in just over four minutes?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026 -
Conversations, phone calls, or late-night drinks next door can be surprisingly noticeable, especially with the door open.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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The sounds grew louder, and soon armed and masked men were swarming the village, setting its straw huts on fire and indiscriminately shooting villagers.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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It’s dotted by trabocchi, wooden fishing huts with nets that get lowered into the sea to catch fish, many of which have been converted into restaurants that serve the catch of the day.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Without due process, everyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast was forced to abandon (or sell, usually at a significant loss) their homes, farms and businesses before being put in camps like Manzanar.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Explore its 52-block historic district that’s dotted with Victorian mansions, legendary seafood shacks, and an arts scene that far exceeds expectations for a small town.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johns makes her move As an 11th grader at Moton High School, Johns began talking with some of her fellow students about taking action to protest the shacks and improve their education.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Poppy and Pout Lip Tint is an all-natural option that keeps her lips soft and hydrated in dry airplane cabins.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Behind the plush bedding and ocean views, cruise ship cabins are built with strict weight, safety, and efficiency constraints that limit how much soundproofing is possible.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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“Hooches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hooches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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