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Recent Examples of nectar
Hopefully, that nectar attracts a hummingbird to your yard.
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Ray Petelin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Things That Attract Wasps Sugars Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Keeping ants away helps maintain access to nectar for hummingbirds, as too many ants can clog the feeder.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Male mosquitoes instead feed on flower nectar.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Ray Petelin, CBS News, 6 June 2026
Things That Attract Wasps Sugars Wasps are drawn to sugary foods like fruits, sweets, flower nectar, and sodas.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Keeping ants away helps maintain access to nectar for hummingbirds, as too many ants can clog the feeder.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Male mosquitoes instead feed on flower nectar.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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Or don’t drink beverages with caffeine late in the day.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Footage from the bank and the liquor store showed Edwards wearing distinctive sunglasses with white frames, which were found under Gudowski's body, the complaint states.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Stimulants, such as caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine, can also affect your sleep.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The New York Times reports that some of the panelists had financial ties to the alcohol industry.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Since the repeal of Prohibition, states have taken care to make sure that liquor is harder to access than other libations because of its high alcohol content.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Bellman Michael Christensen pointed out don’t-miss in-room amenities and area highlights upon arrival, while bartender Esteban Lira was quick to recommend his favorite libations and accommodate any modification at The Pony Room bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
NPR,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Doors open an hour and a half before the games, featuring food and drinks representing each country.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In northern Bavaria sits Bamberg, a charming place with a beer story that dates to a medieval cleric who ordered townsfolk be given a free brew on the day of his death.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Customize your brew with black or green tea, fresh lemon juice and mint, or even a splash of bourbon for a welcome addition to a backyard barbecue or picnic.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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