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
Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Cutwater opened a tasting room and kitchen in Miramar in 2017, which serves its cocktails, spirits and a mix of burgers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
For all of their high spirits, the guests’ multiple dietary restrictions are a problem for Anthony.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
This is, after all, a lifetime spent intimately handling the ghosts, demons and murderous spirits.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Investor spirits were lifted after Google parent Alphabet avoided a worst-case scenario breakup in an antitrust case.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Cutwater opened a tasting room and kitchen in Miramar in 2017, which serves its cocktails, spirits and a mix of burgers, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
For all of their high spirits, the guests’ multiple dietary restrictions are a problem for Anthony.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
As Calhoun summarizes, the first part takes up the subject of magic and necromancy, the second treats of witchcraft and sorcery, and the third discourses of all kinds of spirits and specters.
—Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
This is, after all, a lifetime spent intimately handling the ghosts, demons and murderous spirits.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
Investor spirits were lifted after Google parent Alphabet avoided a worst-case scenario breakup in an antitrust case.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.—
Joey Flechas,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
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There was no booze and no drugs.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Guests can browse local vendors, sip on drinks, and catch live music from Jade Flores while enjoying yard games and photo ops under the market lights.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Passengers in all classes will enjoy complimentary food and drinks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bruni Tedeschi captures her in that vortex — her pulmonary illness confining her to bed one minute and her artistic drives reanimating her with defiant spirit the next.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Enzo Brumm, in his first major role, captures the awkward, floating energy of a youthful uncertainty and first love.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Simply place your bottle of vodka, rum, tequila—any spirit with more than 40% alcohol by volume (ABV) or 80 proof—in the freezer.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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The Shawnee turned this around, demanding generous treatment by symbolically identifying rum as the milk of the royal parent.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While obviously talented, Hubbard impresses teammates and coaches with other skills as well.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The property impresses with on-site Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bizazz and an enviable art collection, complete with a sculpture room.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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