as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Noun
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025 -
With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Substance use disorders are not specific to drug use and can also include a patient's relationship with alcohol, tobacco and even medications.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Noun
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For so long, among an army of foes, cocaine led the charge, but, in time, so did the booze.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The next day, the FWC found 61 empty booze bottles and cans on the boat, which had been carrying 12 underage girls.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Pouring shots into people’s mouths and mixing up well drinks brought some good emotions to surface.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The competition accepts entries from over 40 countries and across a broad range of spirit categories, including whiskey, tequila, rum, gin, vodka, and liqueurs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Leopold’s Ice Cream in Savannah, Georgia, has been a Southern staple since 1919, serving up flavors like lemon custard and rum bisque behind a marble soda fountain counter.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Armagnac 1830 – the oldest Armagnac bottle in the world, aged 195 years.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The area’s newest boutique is like stepping into a genie’s bottle — if the genie had impeccable taste and a deep love for legacy designers, funky jewelry, and original art.—
Emiene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The final leg of the tour wraps up the experience in Burgundy, France, the European home of Butterfield & Robinson, for wine tastings in local vineyards, scenic rides through the countryside, and stays at luxury chateaux.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Patrick Allen, a wine importer in Columbus, Ohio, says the tariff revenue is a tax on the backs of people who are importing raw materials and eventually will be built into the price everybody is paying for goods.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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