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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Recent Examples of spirits
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
End in Thornton for dinner and a tour at Thornton Distilling, where water for the spirits comes from an artesian limestone well dating from the 1800s.
—Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
But statistics fail to convey the humanity of yard sales—the caprice, whimsy, and high spirits, as well as the cunning, weirdness, and heartbreak, that charge and thicken the air when two people agree to perform an off-the-books monetary transaction.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Red vinyl bar stools, dark wood, and a back bar lined with Italian spirits set the mood.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
The railroad got cut to maximize walking spaces while the Haunted Mansion was removed out of respect for Chinese cultural sensitivities regarding death and spirits.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
For more than 48 hours, captain Lillian Zulu had been trying to keep her squad's spirits high despite mounting obstacles.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
End in Thornton for dinner and a tour at Thornton Distilling, where water for the spirits comes from an artesian limestone well dating from the 1800s.
—Midwest Living, 12 June 2026
But statistics fail to convey the humanity of yard sales—the caprice, whimsy, and high spirits, as well as the cunning, weirdness, and heartbreak, that charge and thicken the air when two people agree to perform an off-the-books monetary transaction.
—Caity Weaver, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Red vinyl bar stools, dark wood, and a back bar lined with Italian spirits set the mood.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
The bank does not, however, see a similar uplift to the spirits market.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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The county’s share of liquor revenue dropped by several hundred thousand dollars, Tripple said, part of a plan executed at the end of the session to divert liquor revenue to state police to make up for straggling wages.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 2026
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Footage from the bank and the liquor store showed Edwards wearing distinctive sunglasses with white frames, which were found under Gudowski's body, the complaint states.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Roger snatches the boy up and runs through the chaos toward the infirmary.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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Cinematographer Tim Ives snatches his rare opportunities to shoot the beautiful scenery, but most of the pair’s encounters take place in or near Ledger’s orange pickup truck, a totem from the book.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stimulants, such as caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine, can also affect your sleep.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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The New York Times reports that some of the panelists had financial ties to the alcohol industry.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The reel captures just that—the quiet joy of a big brother keeping watch over his baby sibling, a relationship that Eisenmann said has only grown stronger since Daniel's birth.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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This image captures their story - beautiful fish persisting amid environmental catastrophe, representing countless species facing similar threats worldwide.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hotel's Ajax Tavern, directly facing the mountain, has indoor and outdoor seating and is a great spot for a drink or hot bowl of soup (or, why not, a Wagyu cheeseburger with truffle fries) while watching people make their final runs down at the end of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Doors open an hour and a half before the games, featuring food and drinks representing each country.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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However, Wendig’s vision is entirely his own, and The Staircase in the Woods impresses in two distinct ways.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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As a first-time Bambu Lab user, the software impresses me nearly as much as the hardware.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Nov. 2025
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Why ban a less harmful compound like cannabis when booze is cheap and widely available to adults?—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The day after the crash, the FWC investigators found a stash of empty booze bottles and cans on the boat.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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