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
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Whisk in the cream and rum until well combined.
—Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
To drink, there are rum-focused cocktails and wines from Callahan.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
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
One welcome new addition for those looking for something more low-key during the day is the Cap Shack at the far end of the beach, which has proper island vibes and daily live bands, a killer rum punch, and BBQ tapas served out of a food truck.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Whisk in the cream and rum until well combined.
—Roberta Corradin, Saveur, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
Adjective
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The choice of Olivier Boscagli at left-back at Fulham, for example, a contributing factor in Chukwueze’s equaliser, was strange.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In a dispatch from Minneapolis, chaun webster considers the strange familiarity of ICE and the limits of our language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The participants reported their average weekly intake of beer, wine and liquor intake during four age periods — 18 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 54, and 55 and older.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, Tatmon was observed loitering outside a liquor store directly across the street from the Sky Market with two other men, one of whom subsequently shot and killed Edward Morgan, 41, of Oakland, during a confrontation.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His sharp, funny, and unexpectedly comforting voice makes the book a joy to read and turns what could feel grim into something liberating.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
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Roy Keane is clearly a very funny character who everyone is scared of… Then Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville are just absolutely filled with football.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It was found that in Illinois, there is no legal time limit for when a driver has to take an alcohol test after a crash.—
Megan De Mar,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Officers arrived to find a large group of people were watching over a pen holding cash and drinking alcohol in the backyard where roosters were engaged in battle while a referee monitored the contest, the Sheriff's Office said.—
Scott Butler,
Florida Times-Union,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His work is marked by unusual, even bizarre, material choices that encrust spatial compositions reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s innovative open space plans.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Some unnamed Chicago bartender in the early 1880s had the improbable idea of taking a Whiskey Sour and adding a little red wine to the top, inventing in a bizarre flash of insightone of the great warm weather whiskey drinks of our time.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After successfully negotiating with Castro over the prisoners, Fidel threw a lavish reception for Jackson, complete with wine, champagne, booze and food that was unimaginable to the average hungry Cuban.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Thinking of cutting back on the booze for 2026?—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a weird kind of rigor that results from going through something that many times.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Emmy-winning host ended last season with a telethon auctioning off weird memorabilia from previous episodes of the show.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ji Seon flaunts her ring and announces drinks are on her today, which brings up the mood again.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Other drink additions appealing to health-conscious customers include a new chai latte that lets customers customize the sweetness level and global flavors like ube and lavender.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rum. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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