as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
an autopsy found a lethal cocktail of banned substances in the actor's body
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Recent Examples of cocktail
Nocturne | 6pm and 9pm Details: RiNo's top jazz and supper club will feature a live performance and five-course dinner, plus a welcome cocktail.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Underwood was also given Xanax on Wednesday night and again Thursday morning before he was injected with a three-drug cocktail of midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
There is also an extensive wine list, plus a handful of signature cocktails and beers on tap or by the bottle or can.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Now to the next part of the unsavory cocktail, the government corruption issues inherent in having these two men helm this project.
—Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Underwood was also given Xanax on Wednesday night and again Thursday morning before he was injected with a three-drug cocktail of midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
There is also an extensive wine list, plus a handful of signature cocktails and beers on tap or by the bottle or can.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
Now to the next part of the unsavory cocktail, the government corruption issues inherent in having these two men helm this project.
—Lisa Gilbert and Robert Weissman, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gluten is a mixture of two types of plant protein: prolamine and glutenin, combined with starch to form the protein reserve in the grain of certain cereals, notably wheat (80%).Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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In terms of caffeine, the mixture was about equivalent to half of what humans would drink in a cup of espresso, and the sugar was equal to about one-tenth what would be found in a typical energy drink.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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Since 2015, the family has fostered almost 35 dogs from the Richmond Animal League, and the newest addition to their family is beagle foxhound mix, Roscoe.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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The difference was remarkable—Lisa’s vocals stood out in the mix and delivered exceptional clarity.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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With its lightweight blend of green tea and lime extracts, Authentic Beauty Concept's Best of Beauty-winning Amplify Mousse is ideal for zhushing up finer curl patterns and ensuring your look holds all day.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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For me, trying snacks is a blend of finding inspiration for my company, and also treasure hunting for those small moments of indulgences throughout the week.Lia Picard, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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The set leaned into musical traversing of Jelly Roll’s musical journey and an amalgam of country, hip-hop, rock and gospel.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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On the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, the amalgam responded with a national day of protest that, to that point, had no peer.Philip Elliott, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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The bike is equipped with slick tires and lightweight alloy wheels.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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This prototype rides on center-lock alloy wheels (19 inches at the front, 20 inches at the rear), but production cars will have 959-style magnesium rims.Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
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The character is an amalgamation of Joe Rogan and Russell Brand.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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The record’s new-wave ditties are an amalgamation of strange but immediately identifiable components, chimeras of ’60s pop à la Lesley Gore and the frenzied shred of a skateboarding compilation.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
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The road ahead The widespread adoption of e-invoicing is becoming inevitable, driven by a combination of regulatory mandates and the relentless drive for operational efficiency.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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For a Tex-Mex combination, use chili, garlic and onion powders.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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This fun fusion of pineapple and melon notes has a whole lot of tropical awesomeness.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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The newest options at Chileno Bay are Yaya, a Mediterranean and Latin fusion restaurant, and Washoku, an exclusive Japanese four-course tasting menu hosted on Wednesdays.Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Cocktail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocktail. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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