as in alcohol
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 drink
This is a strong drink, so pour lightly! 3 of 3Thomas J. Story
Tart & Tropical
Like the lulo, guanábana is an iconic fruit in Colombia.
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Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
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Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
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With a strong focus on local produce and fish, meals can feel restrictive–no alcohol, for example, though there is pasta (this is Italy, after all!).—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The garden is packed with picnic blankets, tables, people and alcohol.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Also, Reuters reports that despite rising levels of alcoholism, which is conducive to a myriad of chronic diseases, revisions to the U.S. dietary guidelines under RFK Jr. may loosen federal guidance on alcohol consumption that currently advises no more than one to two daily drinks.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Assembly Bill 2375 aims to keep customers safe and prevent drinks from being spiked with alcohol, date rate drugs or other substances.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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There’s also a writing desk and a bar area, stocked with local beer and spirits, South African wines and my favorite, Kenya’s classic Amarula liquor.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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DeAndre Williams, 22, was charged with first degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon for killing Romell Campbell, 41, at a West Capital Drive liquor store in September 2024.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
7 July 2025
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But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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The ice cream shops present customers with a wide variety of flavors to choose from that use ingredients including booze, local strawberries, and more.—
Alessia Sandala,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Across the stage, Healy consumes seven chew bars, three gels, and four and a half energy drink bottles.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Eerie voices seem to cry in the howling weather outside; the five figures draw close over their bottles and drams, wondering what might stand beyond the door.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Add pineapple juice, light rum, dark rum, lime juice, banana liqueur, blackberry liqueur, and grenadine to the shaker.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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The drink blends Gosling’s Black Seal and Amber rums, pineapple and lemon juices, fruit liqueurs, and falernum syrup.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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