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
Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
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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
Look for the Psycho Monkey with Irish whiskey, Venezuelan rums, banana, mango, and chocolate mole bitters or the Tribal Council made with mezcal, ginger-hibiscus, lemon and dry vermouth ($12).
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
It was kept in interconnected wooden vats that were periodically filled with rums of various origins, but never completely emptied, making it effectively an enormous and complex solera rum.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The Rum Room, meanwhile, slings signature cocktails from the 1960s and ’70s, as well as rare and aged rums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
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
Look for the Psycho Monkey with Irish whiskey, Venezuelan rums, banana, mango, and chocolate mole bitters or the Tribal Council made with mezcal, ginger-hibiscus, lemon and dry vermouth ($12).
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
It was kept in interconnected wooden vats that were periodically filled with rums of various origins, but never completely emptied, making it effectively an enormous and complex solera rum.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The Rum Room, meanwhile, slings signature cocktails from the 1960s and ’70s, as well as rare and aged rums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rums
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
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There will also be frozen cocktails and shareable drinks like Spill the Tea, a punch with vodka, nigori sake, lychee, jasmine and citrus.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The dispenser has two separate water lines leading into the crew module, allowing the rehydration of food, making drinks and maintaining crew hydration.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Eco effort No plastic bottles of water nor tiny beauty amenities in-room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Clase Azul, of course, is known for its ultra-premium tequilas (and the striking bottles that hold its spirits); now the brand is taking you on an exclusive journey through its lineup just in time for the warmer weather.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ancient Mayans later believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2026
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Ancient Mayans believed cenotes were sacred portals to the underworld, where gods and spirits dwelled.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Rums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rums. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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