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Recent Examples of red-eye
Dern took a red-eye flight from the 2025 Oscars ceremony to make it in time for her first day.
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Even if that involves red-eye flights from California — the state, not the borough in Washington County.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Before boarding a red-eye to JFK on Tuesday night, Saint Francis Prep defeated Christian 45-34 at West Hills High School in the afternoon to win the NCAA Bronze Division of the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Even if that involves red-eye flights from California — the state, not the borough in Washington County.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Was the ensemble designed for frequent fliers on the red-eye?
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
Before boarding a red-eye to JFK on Tuesday night, Saint Francis Prep defeated Christian 45-34 at West Hills High School in the afternoon to win the NCAA Bronze Division of the SoCal Holiday Prep Classic.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-eye
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As alcohol bans lingered, poorer quality substitutes increasingly overwhelmed the black market: bathtub gin, pure grain alcohol and other rotguts.—
David Reamer | Alaska history,
Anchorage Daily News,
23 July 2023
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But mingling with Robert Mitchum and Lana Turner, cocktail in hand, makes even a rotgut movie a top-shelf experience.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
16 May 2023
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Burnett leaned into the character’s drinking habit, hiccupping through Miss Hannigan’s swigs from a bottle of bathtub gin.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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It is known for its refreshing notes of honey and lemon, which balance out the immense spice of bathtub gin.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
23 Nov. 2024
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To be considered milk chocolate, products must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor, which is a paste made from ground cocoa beans and contains no alcohol.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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There are a few commonalities between the two, chiefly the abundance of alcohol consumption, the significance of costuming and the presence of king cake.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom is introducing a bill that would ban selling booze to repeat DUI offenders.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Significantly, the booze precedes the infant in that sentence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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While bootlegs have been out there for decades, the Petty estate is finally making the concert officially available, with audio restoration done by Ryan Ulyate.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Chargers did not incorporate enough play-action bootleg into their offense over the last two years.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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But don't underestimate the vibrant culture, rum distilleries, and historical architecture.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The recipe is both simple and special, with ingredients like real vanilla bean, fresh strawberries, and a tablespoon of rum.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Red-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-eye. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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