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spirits 1 of 2

noun

plural of spirit
as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits

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spirits

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit
as in snatches

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Recent Examples of spirits
Noun
Upstairs, on the top floor, the bar serves vintage hard-to-get champagne and spirits by the glass. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 The 13 months since have become a collective effort to lift the spirits of Brotheron, who has also played alongside artists like Patty Griffin, Caroline Herring, Rodney Hayden, and Andy Hedges. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 In the end, the four rockers — with the potential help of a few spirits — made a record that still stands the test of time, even 35 years later. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 The highest costs of the tariffs will be concentrated within a few industries, including auto and other manufacturing, dairy, and alcohol and spirits, said Alex Durante, a senior economist at the Tax Foundation. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 Some distraction from the world at large may be in order and there is nothing like a romp through an apple orchard or pumpkin patch to lift the spirits. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026 As a result, the spirits are crafted with a key ingredient of manuka honey that helps protect the throat paired alongside more soothing botanicals such as bee pollen and chamomile. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 This season, the Dolphins’ locker room isn’t a collection of crushed spirits, as many have suspected. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 The brand began as a private venture among friends before becoming a major spirits company. — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
  1. liquor
  2. snatches
  3. alcohol
  4. captures
  5. drink
  6. impresses
  7. booze
  8. waylays
Noun
  • Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In place of a liquor shelf (the establishment sells only beer and cider), there’s a turntable and a library of vinyl—this evening’s up-tempo jazz struggled to compete with the din of a full house.
    — Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquor
Verb
  • In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
    — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of snatches
Noun
  • Sales for many alcohol brands in the US market have been sluggish as consumers in recent years, particularly younger ones, moderate their drinking or seek out more budget-friendly options.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcohol
Verb
  • Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In revisiting Parks’ time with Life magazine during the 1950s through the 1970s, the exhibition captures the unequivocal truth of the enduring struggle for equality and the perseverance of Black American life.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of captures
Noun
  • At Saksey’s, a cocktail bar in Detroit, the Sarti Spritz has become one of the bar’s top-selling drinks since hitting menus last month.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Serafina, the resort boutique, stocks everything from sunscreen, bathing suits, sandals, and cover-ups to grab-and-go snacks and drinks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
Verb
  • If Smith impresses in training camp, his non-guaranteed deal could be converted to a standard contract.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Windows 11 impresses with broad hardware and software compatibility and superb gaming features, while recent updates address long-standing user frustrations.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of impresses
Noun
  • The bigger shift is that booze doesn’t have to be the point anymore.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Abrams even owns a winery (Ev&Em) and a Rotten Tomatoes-for-booze company The Daily Pour.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of booze
Verb
  • These are the chapters that feature the merry trickster of the forest, Tom Bombadil, a classic fiddle-dee-dee-mischief type who waylays the hobbits at the onset of their quest.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of waylays

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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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