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Recent Examples of nectar
Hummingbirds eat nectar from flowers and small insects, such as aphids and spiders.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Their diet depends heavily on flower nectar and tiny insects, both of which become scarce during colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
On what sets it apart from traditional honey, mānuka honey is derived from the nectar of Mānuka flowers native to New Zealand and parts of Australia.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Or even give bees and other pollinators a nectar and pollen source during the growing season.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Their diet depends heavily on flower nectar and tiny insects, both of which become scarce during colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
On what sets it apart from traditional honey, mānuka honey is derived from the nectar of Mānuka flowers native to New Zealand and parts of Australia.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Or even give bees and other pollinators a nectar and pollen source during the growing season.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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The agreement makes the alcoholic beverage available for purchase inside of LAFC’s home venue, while the company also plans on participating in stadium activations and off-site retail promotions across Southern California.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the latest episode of Fortune’s Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast, Bastian opened up about how the food and beverage conglomerate didn’t just shape his own rise to the C-suite, but has quietly done the same for a generation of business leaders.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since then there have been sporadic signs of life regarding the venue, mostly to do with liquor licensing and permit requests, such as last October when a company called Dome Center LLC filed an application for a conditional-use permit.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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As for HeadFlyer, Miller said that their drinks will still be sold at restaurants and liquor stores.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lavery also fined Roberts $1,000 and ordered him not drink alcohol, enter a bar or liquor store, nor hunt or fish while on probation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, the city of Seattle passed an ordinance designating two core areas of the city as Alcohol Impact Areas, where the sale of 34 brands of high-alcohol content, low-price beer and wine products were banned.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The event also features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, and an opportunity drawing, a news release stated.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ancient Mayans later believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ancient Mayans believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the brand, the 40-ounce bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 34 hours and hot for up to 12 hours.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fresh mint and crushed ice combine with the spirit in a drink that radiates spring.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within minutes, a dark brew of sewage, industrial waste, and stormwater was rising through basements and businesses, hospitals and the central rail station, knocking out power and causing a billion dollars in damage.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Aside from creating a tasty brew, used tea bags can be used to deodorize your fridge and even your shoes.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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