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Recent Examples of keg
In desperation, Thompson threw a keg of gunpowder into the fire.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And, while Steve Carell could have chemistry with an empty keg, these kids sparkle and shine in his presence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Events include the keg toss, car deadlift, harness pull, atlas stones, log clean and press and Viking press.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Don't be fooled, Fraser's first Oberon kegs of the season still went to good use, with Oberon Day bringing in serious business.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
And, while Steve Carell could have chemistry with an empty keg, these kids sparkle and shine in his presence.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Events include the keg toss, car deadlift, harness pull, atlas stones, log clean and press and Viking press.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Don't be fooled, Fraser's first Oberon kegs of the season still went to good use, with Oberon Day bringing in serious business.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keg
Noun
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Cask investing involves buying an oak barrel filled with Scotch — either shortly after the spirit's distillation or having already aged — and allowing its contents to mature over a period of 10 to 20 years, before selling it on.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Brent crude was down about 4% to around $97 a barrel in the morning on May 7.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Barrels are typically traded within the industry through individual contracts between blenders and distillers, often involving cask exchanges rather than money, or via specialist Scotch whisky brokers.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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General aspects to also be aware of include: Almost all distilleries offering a direct cask programme actively emphasise that their cask offerings are not potential investments and are instead geared toward bottling.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The plumber had no choice but to bring the pipe into the house at this elevation.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The 6-foot pipe, which transports 10 million gallons of wastewater a day, is nearing the end of its life and needs to be rehabilitated and eventually replaced, OC San officials said.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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“Keg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keg. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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