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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Noun
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025 -
With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, May 24, at about 6:22 p.m., David Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, who allegedly had an open container of alcohol in his pick-up truck and was operating under the influence of alcohol, struck a car carrying a family of four, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Noun
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For so long, among an army of foes, cocaine led the charge, but, in time, so did the booze.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The next day, the FWC found 61 empty booze bottles and cans on the boat, which had been carrying 12 underage girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Consumers are increasingly interested in more enjoyable formats — think drinks and snacks over powders.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The scene captures the essence of a property that opened with grand ambitions but now finds itself on the selling block.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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But when Lynch’s camera captures them in the vehicle’s back seat, the wholesome mood suddenly shifts.—
Naomi Fry,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Several hundred rum entries were evaluated at the 2025 SFWSC, and 18 of those rums, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best rum expression in their respective category and the crowning achievement of World’s Best Rum.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Barbados Surf, sunshine, rum punch—there are many reasons why travelers frequent the Caribbean, but unfortunately LGBTQ rights have not historically been one of them.—
Todd Plummer,
AFAR Media,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Armagnac 1830 – the oldest Armagnac bottle in the world, aged 195 years.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Joel ingested the entire bottle and was in a coma for days.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Patrick Allen, a wine importer in Columbus, Ohio, says the tariff revenue is a tax on the backs of people who are importing raw materials and eventually will be built into the price everybody is paying for goods.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The final leg of the tour wraps up the experience in Burgundy, France, the European home of Butterfield & Robinson, for wine tastings in local vineyards, scenic rides through the countryside, and stays at luxury chateaux.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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