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
The molecules that showed extreme changes in a person’s 40s, for example, were related to alcohol, caffeine, and lipid metabolism, as well as cardiovascular disease and skin and muscle health.
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
They were lied to, threatened, blackmailed and plied with alcohol and drugs at their weakest moments.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
During the press tour, Lively was widely criticized for making light of a troubling story in favor of promoting her hair care and alcohol brands.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
They were lied to, threatened, blackmailed and plied with alcohol and drugs at their weakest moments.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
During the press tour, Lively was widely criticized for making light of a troubling story in favor of promoting her hair care and alcohol brands.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
Holiday gatherings with family and friends often feature alcohol as a staple of the festivities.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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Since 2021, the liquor store has sold four winning Powerball and four Mega Millions tickets, according to data from the California Lottery.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Calls can trigger license reviews, which can temporarily halt concerts and liquor sales, tanking venues in a matter of weeks.Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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About the same time, a Missouri infantryman and musician in the home’s band fell back into the sodden embrace of booze after years of sobriety, went back to his barracks and swallowed hydrochloric acid.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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The state has some of the harshest laws on the books, including one that could penalize people who try to wait the booze out of their system in their vehicle before hitting the road.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Here, guests can sip on a drink beside a life-sized ice and snow astronaut, or make a quick exit via a slide carved from ice and snow.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Near the pool, guests can enjoy a drink and small plates at the Bvlgari Bar, the perfect place to take in a sunset while having a pre, or after-dinner drink.Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a Hot Buttered Rum, prepared with aged Jamaican rum and spiced butter.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Remove from heat; add rum and butter mixture to saucepan.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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