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as in alcoholics
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
she accused him of being a lush and a spendthrift
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as in liquors
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you guys can drink if you want, but I'm laying off the lush
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Noun
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025 -
The district court agreed, pointing to traditions of disarming felons, alcoholics, and the mentally ill.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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,
4 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Lushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lushes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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