as in liquors
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 rums
Some of the rums were aged nearly half a century, and some come from distilleries that are no longer in operation.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
These award-winning rums showcase both the diversity and the future trajectory of cane-juice distillation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, Patricia Borges, beverage player Diageo’s global managing director of gins and rums and CEO of Ketel One and Zacapa, continued the conversation with Vogue Business Paris correspondent Laure Guilbault.
—Vogue Business, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Haber is co-owner of Ocean Cask Spirits, a liquor company that produces rums and tequilas.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
These award-winning rums showcase both the diversity and the future trajectory of cane-juice distillation.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Then, Patricia Borges, beverage player Diageo’s global managing director of gins and rums and CEO of Ketel One and Zacapa, continued the conversation with Vogue Business Paris correspondent Laure Guilbault.
—Vogue Business, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Haber is co-owner of Ocean Cask Spirits, a liquor company that produces rums and tequilas.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rums
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Food-grade plastic containers that have screw caps, such as 2-liter soda bottles, are best.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.—
Jovana Gec,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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The judging panels awarded Silver, Gold, and, for the standouts, Master medals to spirits that meet a very high benchmark for balance, purity, and category character.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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This new rye whiskey started its life in Illinois, specifically at Chicago craft distillery Koval, which makes some very… interesting spirits (the Koopers trained there as distillers).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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“Rums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rums. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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