spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • If negotiations work out with the building’s landlord – and pending approval of a liquor license from the city of Denver – Skinner and Music City owners Sam and Jordan Graf, who are brothers, hope to turn the spot into a fully functioning bar and restaurant of their own.
    Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 17 July 2025
  • The 56-year-old Watertown Democrat admitted that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove their case charging him with operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
  • The cafe aims to provide a relaxing environment without caffeine or alcohol.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.
    Erik Hedegaard, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
  • Gasoline turned out to be more efficient and better for engines, so ethanol mostly ended up in solvents and booze.
    Michael Grunwald July 21, Literary Hub, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.
    Molly Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 29 July 2025
  • Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 28 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • This 14% alcohol Barolo is the color of rum and orange juice.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • Aged rum: The original Jungle Bird calls for blackstrap rum, which is a very dark spiced rum, Backhus tells us.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
  • Only a limited number of bottles will be available starting July 2025 through Sazerac’s domestic and international distribution partners, as well as at the distillery and via Legacy de Forge, Sazerac’s direct-to-consumer platform powered by Blockbar.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Where to Eat: Rizzi offers upscale Mediterranean dining and a wide range of wines in a relaxed setting.
    Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
  • The wine features aromas of citrus and baked apple atop a creamy mousse.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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