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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 May 2026
Dominique London’s new boutique, then, enters that landscape—at the center of St James’s clubland, feted for its wine, spirits, and cigar culture—with a strong sense of fit.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
While spirits are high about the idea, experts say the regulatory hurdles alone could slow momentum to a screeching halt.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Jake Rosmarin, a guest aboard MV Hondius, said in a statement that passengers are generally in good spirits and that safety protocols such as social distancing and masking are in place.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
At the same time, Canadian imports of beer, wine, and spirits from other countries increased by 9%, 15%, and 7%, respectively.
—Andrew Muhammad, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
That put an end to the zero-tariff trade environment for exporters on both sides of the Atlantic and slapped new duties onto Scotch whisky and other spirits sent to America from Britain.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The bar program, while still in development, is set to involve agave spirits and Mexican wines, with many sourced from the Valle de Guadalupe.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Noun
Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 May 2026
Dominique London’s new boutique, then, enters that landscape—at the center of St James’s clubland, feted for its wine, spirits, and cigar culture—with a strong sense of fit.
—Ken Silverio, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
While spirits are high about the idea, experts say the regulatory hurdles alone could slow momentum to a screeching halt.
—Dalila Muata, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Jake Rosmarin, a guest aboard MV Hondius, said in a statement that passengers are generally in good spirits and that safety protocols such as social distancing and masking are in place.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 8 May 2026
At the same time, Canadian imports of beer, wine, and spirits from other countries increased by 9%, 15%, and 7%, respectively.
—Andrew Muhammad, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
That put an end to the zero-tariff trade environment for exporters on both sides of the Atlantic and slapped new duties onto Scotch whisky and other spirits sent to America from Britain.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 May 2026
The bar program, while still in development, is set to involve agave spirits and Mexican wines, with many sourced from the Valle de Guadalupe.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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Video showed Schwally at the liquor store buying two large bottles of an alcoholic Long Island iced tea cocktail.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The girlfriend told police the argument was over her refusal to take him to a liquor store.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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When the Mafia snatches her anyway, his PTSD returns and launches him on a dark path to vengeance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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The moment, captured on video and shared via Storyful, shows Serezhkina beginning her report before the dog — later identified as Martin — lunges forward and snatches the microphone straight from her hands.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Concessions, including barbecue, snacks, candy and drinks, including alcohol, will be available throughout the weekend, hosted by the Ramona Rodeo Foundation.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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In general, capsule, tablets and gummies are best for beginners, while tinctures, extracts and powders make easy drink additives.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Particularly since the savings made in service-staff costs and brick-and-mortar bar space, not to mention the affordability of buying booze here in China's RMB currency, aren't that far off grabbing a can or bottle from a nearby 24-hour convenience store.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Audio from the incident captures the moment the plane and person collided.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The end result is a small but expressive robot version of Rocky that captures much of the personality fans loved in Project Hail Mary.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The new Sunny Sipper Margarita features Don Julio tequila, coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lime, while the Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita has tequila, vodka, triple sec and lime.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Some of the route running impresses me.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Also Astellas is reentering the clinic with a next-generation gene therapy for XLMTM and Intellia’s CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema impresses.—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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