as in drinks
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Recent Examples of strong drinks
Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers.
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Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality.
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Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Where to après, eat, and drink For après in Whistler Village, hit Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and Grill (or GLC, as it's known to locals) for views of the mountain along with blankets and heat lamps to keep you warm, strong drinks, and some very tasty eats.
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Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Nov. 2022
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
There’s a pool table, a crowd that feels like a group of steady regulars, strong drinks and cheap beers.
—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality.
—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Where to après, eat, and drink For après in Whistler Village, hit Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and Grill (or GLC, as it's known to locals) for views of the mountain along with blankets and heat lamps to keep you warm, strong drinks, and some very tasty eats.
—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drinks
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Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.
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Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
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“Strong drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drinks. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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