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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Translated by Lily Meyer It’s Saturday afternoon, and Rodríguez is drinking rum in his living room, wearing only a pair of shorts.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
Noun
When ready to serve, transfer to a saucepan and add enough rum or other liquid to loosen.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Translated by Lily Meyer It’s Saturday afternoon, and Rodríguez is drinking rum in his living room, wearing only a pair of shorts.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
Adjective
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Because something very strange happens here.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Probably not, given the company’s strange hesitance to part ways with its current leadership.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Several commenters expressed their support for him, saying emphatic no’s and doubling down on how funny the skit was.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show has captured the world’s imagination with its charming, funny, and relatable observations about everyday family life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But upon Bennet’s arrival, things take a turn for the bizarre, when the wealthy tycoon builds himself a prison cell in the basement, in an apparent act of meditative penance that forces Blakey into an inversion of traditional power dynamics.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tasked with bringing into reality those that are a little further down on the bizarre end of the spectrum, the show’s prosthetics and VFX teams had their work cut out for them.—
Lisa de los Reyes,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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There was no booze and no drugs.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The offense leaned heavily on deep routes that never had time to develop, a curious choice against a Browns front led by Myles Garrett.—
Mike Straw,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Towards the middle of the month, Venus and Mars will spice things up in your personal life, which can result in flirtatious exchanges or curious meet-ups that quickly heat up.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests can browse local vendors, sip on drinks, and catch live music from Jade Flores while enjoying yard games and photo ops under the market lights.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Passengers in all classes will enjoy complimentary food and drinks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rum. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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