scotch

verb

Definition of scotchnext
as in to cream

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Recent Examples of scotch But Borkowski scotched a potential plea deal by refusing to drop the charge, and Hilliard will now stand trial in June. — Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 However, an oxygen-tank explosion 56 hours after launch scotched those plans and put the mission into survival mode. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026 It can be poached, scrambled, scotched, roasted, hard-boiled, devilled, pickled, and soft-boiled, all by itself. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 For beginners the classic Speyside style is part of an introduction to scotch. — Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotch
  1. cream
  2. best
  3. master
  4. lick
  5. whip
  6. defeat
  7. trim
  8. crush
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  • The sides were also spectacular and included a smattering of traditional favorites like creamed spinach and truffle mac and cheese.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Not a standalone moisturizer, but rather a step prior to your go-to cream.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
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  • Ghidorah was bested this first time by Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Peloton Interactive — The maker of fitness equipment jumped 7% after Peloton Interactive posted fiscal first-quarter revenue of $559 million, besting the LSEG consensus estimate of $554 million.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • Having built an influential career visualising complex geopolitical concepts for millions of digital viewers, filmmaker Johnny Harris spent years mastering the mechanics of high-level commentary while working alongside seasoned journalists at Vox.
    — Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Like then, critics see a risk in giving more power to a selection committee that hasn’t really mastered four- or 12-team brackets.
    — Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of master
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  • Just tear open a tube and let your four-legged friend lick away.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
  • As Republicans attempt to distance themselves from the midterm shellacking and lick their wounds, Rubio's name appears to be floating around.
    — News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of lick
Verb
  • In a rare role reversal, Lipa is the fangirl, whipping out her phone to commemorate the occasion with a group selfie.
    — Daniela Tijerina, Vanity Fair, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Theo picks it up shortly before being whipped for his insolence.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of whip
Verb
  • Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Washington Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Gateway defeated Doral Academy 35-17 Gateway (9-2) earned its first playoff game in the school’s 40-year history.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of defeat
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  • Arenberg Seltzer emphasized that the council aims to maintain after-school care programs and could look at trimming specific components, such as field trips or job exploration.
    — Bri Buckley, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The active suspension constantly trims the car’s aerodynamic pitch while the GitiSport e·GTR 2 PRO semi-slick tires are engineered to survive centrifugal forces that would shred ordinary rubber.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of trim
Verb
  • The production process is similar to that of tequila in certain ways, as agave piñas are initially harvested, cooked, and crushed.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Most of that concrete gets either recycled or crushed for repurposing.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of crush

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“Scotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotch. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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