as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol
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Recent Examples of alcohol
That would apply to misdemeanor crimes like driving without a license or having a house party in which a minor consumes drugs or alcohol at the house.
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Brechlin reportedly smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test, Torres said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
Bruton’s videos canvases life in the Florida prison system from, from how inmates obtain and conceal drugs, alcohol and weapons to cutting the window out of one’s jail cell.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Police were still investigating to determine whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
Brechlin reportedly smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test, Torres said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025
Bruton’s videos canvases life in the Florida prison system from, from how inmates obtain and conceal drugs, alcohol and weapons to cutting the window out of one’s jail cell.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2025
Police were still investigating to determine whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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And this month, countries have been threatening to stop selling American alcohol if certain tariffs go into effect: Ontario, which imports some $1 billion of American booze every year, said so just a couple weeks ago.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as booze.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a great cocktail menu with a variety of classic drinks and original creations.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
22 Feb. 2025
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The boat ride was a pleasure unto itself, with rum punch on board.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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In addition to scotch distilleries and whiskies like Lagavulin, Talisker, Dalwhinnie, and Oban, Diageo owns major tequila brands Casamigos and Don Julio, flavored rum brand Captain Morgan, Canadian whisky Crown Royal, and Guinness beer.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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