as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
The core expression is just fine, an easy-drinking and unchallenging dram that skirts the boundary between sweet and spice, which is exactly what it is supposed to do.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Traversing these Highland trails is one of the best ways to experience this distinct region of Scotland, and is best complemented by an afternoon ‘dram’ to sip on a hot toddy while admiring the surrounding beauty.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The higher strength provides both enhanced flavor and flexibility for those who enjoy adding water to their dram.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the celebration is the Burns Supper or Burns Night -, a traditional Scottish dinner that typically begins and ends with a dram of Scotch whisky and plenty of additional drams in between.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Traversing these Highland trails is one of the best ways to experience this distinct region of Scotland, and is best complemented by an afternoon ‘dram’ to sip on a hot toddy while admiring the surrounding beauty.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
The higher strength provides both enhanced flavor and flexibility for those who enjoy adding water to their dram.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
At the heart of the celebration is the Burns Supper or Burns Night -, a traditional Scottish dinner that typically begins and ends with a dram of Scotch whisky and plenty of additional drams in between.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
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Walls were observed with food splash and debris throughout the kitchen area, especially in hard to reach areas, such as behind and below equipment.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Vulcan’s most high-visibility splash in the pickleball world was their 2024 agreement with the UPA to become the official ball of both the PPA and MLP, a contract reportedly worth more than $2M annually and which instantly created a market for their VPro flight ball.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Its members will include lobbyists, tech industry bigwigs and a sprinkling of White House officials, such as David Sacks, who is Trump’s crypto czar.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When the daily decided to take a walk back in time to celebrate 50 years of Women’s Fashion Industries on Aug. 15, 1950, a look at the Easter Parade and fashion trends of the day was included, noting that the parade had grown from a sprinkling of 400 people to over 4 million.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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From its cute-fake soundstage-town setting to the authoritative yet chummy voice-over narration (courtesy of Nick Offerman), The Life of Chuck works doggedly to give you the warm fuzzies—and a little bit of that fuzz goes a long way.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Sincerely, People with functioning eyes and a shred of honesty.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Please be advised that the dress code is either pastel-Easter-egg chic or ripped black shreds and absolutely nothing in between.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The film is full of visual gags like that, many of which do little to move the plot forward.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Well, who said field days are just for the littles?—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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But even adjusting for opportunity (per 1,000 touches), the former Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder is more than holding his own, as the below graphic shows.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Composed of two parts that allow for three different wearing options, its design took trunk touches a step further.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
27 May 2025
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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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