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mums

noun

plural of mum
as in nappies

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Recent Examples of mums The most dependable mums to grow as garden perennials belong to the Rubellum Group, often called hardy chrysanthemum, hardy garden mum, or old-fashioned mum. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
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  1. beers
  2. brews
  3. cocktails
  4. loads
  5. wines
Noun
  • Tool Shed beers were selected in all three of the beer categories WestJet wanted.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Included in your stay are two beers from the lower-level brewery, a lofted kaleidoscope of a spot that brews Ringling Original, a light beer crafted from a secret recipe unearthed in the brewery’s floorboards.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of beers
Noun
  • From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Definition of brews
Noun
  • Downstairs, in what used to be the bank’s vault, is Subterra, a chic listening bar serving small bites like shrimp croquettes and Wagyu sliders, plus technique-heavy cocktails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Classic cocktails and craft options created to match the menu are available, as are wine, beer and spirit-free options.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktails
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  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    — Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of wines

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“Mums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mums. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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