as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can't order liquor in a bar until you're 21 years old
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Recent Examples of liquor
That growing market has led to great interest from celebrities, mirroring a trend that’s proliferated in the liquor industry for many years.
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Harada is also waiting for a full liquor license, so he will be limited to serving beer, wine and sake for now.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail.
Where to stay
Book now: Agua Norte
A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Harada is also waiting for a full liquor license, so he will be limited to serving beer, wine and sake for now.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2025
Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail.
Where to stay
Book now: Agua Norte
A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquor
Noun
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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure both increase over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published Aug. 14.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The booze will be flowing and bars will be rocking all night in Kansas City and across Missouri during the 2026 World Cup.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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But the places in Idaho actually selling the most booze are nowhere close to the City of Trees.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Its cold retention was genuinely impressive, with a little bit of ice and refreshing cold drinks left over even after six full days in the heat.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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While not dangerous, drinking carbonated drinks like soda or sparkling water with a high-fiber meal can cause bloating.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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On New York’s Lower East Side, Las’ Lap is a popular rum bar, known for creative cocktails.—
Connie Ogle
August 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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If rum isn't for you, try substituting it with maple syrup.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Beneath the surface, vast wine cellars stretch for miles—cool, shadowy, and lined with dusty bottles that have outlasted empires.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Outside food, beverage, liquid containers, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks (hydroflasks, metal, etc.) or coolers.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Liquor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquor. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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