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
The 15 and 25-year-old rums are part of the new Exceptionally Aged series.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rums
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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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.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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In terms of drinks, colonists didn't have ways to purify their water, so people drank small beer or weak wine, Miller said.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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The loss threatened the summer learning session, but on Sunday, the community stepped up at an impromptu fundraiser that raised spirits and funds.
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As for cosmic weather this week, the planets align on June 28, igniting our adventurous spirits and libidos, eager to live life in the moment and sojourn onward!
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“Rums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rums. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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