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
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.
—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
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
Noun
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Inside the multistory bar, there were overturned tables and drinks left behind by fleeing customers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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While Sophie's is currently closed for renovations, guests can enjoy meals and drinks at The Dean Bar, serving coffee, cocktails, and pints alongside breakfast, lunch, and dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Punishments in the bill will increase for those who try to redeem out-of-state bottles in Connecticut.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Judging from the way Sam slopped wine into the glasses, at least five or six bottles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some small changes might lift your spirits.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Assuming that businesses passed the entire fee to consumers, as expected, costs would rise about 3 cents for six 12-ounce beer cans, 5 cents for a standard-sized wine bottle and 26 cents for a fifth of spirits.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Strong drinks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drinks. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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