1
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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Her mother abandoned her when Wuornos was 4, and she was adopted by her grandparents, who were alcoholics.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025 -
After all, children of alcoholics are four times more likely to be alcoholics themselves.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 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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If craft cocktails are more your speed, sip for a while at Blue Mountain Bistro to savor their twist on classic drinks.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sugar Alcohols Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are low-calorie sweeteners that are sometimes used as sugar substitutes.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Martinez appeared to be in good spirits about that rather personal jab about his appearance, and Boone probably meant no harm to his rival’s broadcaster.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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But perhaps, all the Yankees needed was to summon the spirits that lie past the center-field wall in this ballpark.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Lushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lushes. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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