Thesaurus results for PUBS

pubs

noun

plural of pub

as in taverns

a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises coworkers enjoying the convivial atmosphere of the Irish pub

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Recent Examples of pubs But people are also doing it in pubs as well, and everyone’s up having to sing. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 13 May 2026 Many blocks inside what is called the old town are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians can easily meander in and out cafes, pubs and shops. —

Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026 While many pubs have an affiliation with a specific team, Thelwell says Robin Hood is for everyone. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 Aside from the official Fan Festival, there are plenty of pubs and bars planning their own Texas-sized World Cup celebrations, from sprawling newcomer Craft with its bocce court for halftime games to tried-and-tested favorites like The Londoner, Cannon's, and Harwood Arms. —

Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026 The workouts deserve a reward too, with plenty of cafés and pubs in the area to follow a long day on the water. —

Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026 To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 As well as the San Diego International Airport and Petco Park pubs. —

Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 While his fans celebrated in the stands, City’s talisman sent the millions of viewers sitting in pubs and at home a message. —

Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Keep in mind that despite the significance of the date of July 4, 1776, royalists and republicans had been arguing in print, pamphlets, taverns and on town greens long before 1776.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026