as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
she wears staid business suits, but prefers some quite rum knickers underneath
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as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a fiery sermon on the evils of demon rum
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Recent Examples of rum
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
To drink, there are rum-focused cocktails and wines from Callahan.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Wilfred’s rum-shop leaned into the road like a rotten tooth.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Adjective
After dinner, rum-centric cocktails are served up nightly with vibey tunes and a view of the Grove that stretches all the way to the Bay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
To drink, there are rum-focused cocktails and wines from Callahan.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Along the walls of the store and behind glass displays, guests can find boxes of various pralines, which come in classic, chocolate-dipped, or infused with bourbon or Caribbean rum.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Wilfred’s rum-shop leaned into the road like a rotten tooth.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
Adjective
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Such a link however is characteristic of radicalization more generally, and indeed the strange story of Helter Skelter—the official script, certainly, but not only—becomes straightforward as soon as it is read as belonging to the longer history of politico-religious extremism, or terrorism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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She’s paid to be at Souria’s beck and call every moment of the day and often gets awakened at strange times in the night for errands, like going out to buy every item on a fast-food restaurant’s menu and bring it back for a midnight feast.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Dulaney’s lawsuit also includes accusations that Irmer and the museum permitted alcohol to be sold on the premises without a liquor license.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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Similar products include Suntory’s On The Rocks and Diageo’s Cocktail Collection, which use recognizable liquor brands, like Ketel One and Jim Beam, in their drinks.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Cindy Morgan, who played bombshell Lacey Underall, recalled to Sports Illustrated in 2010 that, funny as Dangerfield was, the comic was nervous about his performance.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Abdullah Saeed’s Deli Boys debuted last year with a bang, quickly establishing itself as one of the most vibrant, funny, and well-rendered shows streaming.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The cause of the crash is unclear, but the booking charges do not include any allegations related to drugs or alcohol.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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In addition to alternatives for staples like bourbon and tequila, Lyre’s makes more niche spirits including coffee liqueur, triple sec and vermouth — the kinds of ingredients that let a bartender build a genuinely accurate espresso martini, margarita or Manhattan without alcohol.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s just a really bizarre back and forth to exist in.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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As the story builds toward a violent showdown between the mourners and the town, the reader will be entranced by its surreal language and bizarre logic.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Ever since the Strip came to dominate Las Vegas, hotels there have levied a one-two-three punch of booze, gaming and logistics to keep their guests in one place.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Bowie was also a heavy indulger of booze and recreational drugs during that decade, which mirrored the character’s descent into the destructive nature of fame and fortune and humankind's lesser angels.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The movie goes from this weird, seedy love motel to the industrial backwaters, and these long walks and talks down empty streets.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The show hinges on finding an ordinary person who, plunged into a group of people he’s never met before, doesn’t reject them as weird or objectionable but embraces them at some basic human level.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Bourbon Steak’s vast lineup of beverage options go past signature cocktails and a world-class list of wine and premium spirits to include zero-proof drinks, beer and spritzes.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Why cane sugar drinks are trending Industry experts say cane sugar beverages have developed a reputation for tasting more premium than drinks made with high-fructose corn syrup.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rum. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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