as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
sailors clamoring for more grog
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Recent Examples of grog
Playes also play companions and grogs that are part of the Chantry.
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Rob Wieland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Need stronger grog?
—Washington Post, 9 May 2021
Given the cemetery setting, researchers propose grog was made during funerary rituals in the cave, as an offering to the dearly departed and refreshment for the living.
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2020
Krampus Kandy White Stout – The golden ale started as a holiday offering but now is available all year, infused with Highlander grog coffee.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2022
Just a few days earlier, a grog run had gone terribly wrong on the road.
—Michael Robinson Chavez, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
The word nog comes from the word grog; or any drink made with rum.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2022
As long as the grub and grog kept comin’, and as long as everyone had a few turns gripping and ripping.
—Michael McKnight, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022
O’Brian’s novels not only provide a holodeck-type experience, they are peppered with examples of how sailors adapted to months at sea (e.g., making and darning their clothing, playing music together, drinking grog, of course).
—Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
Rob Wieland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Need stronger grog?
—Washington Post, 9 May 2021
Given the cemetery setting, researchers propose grog was made during funerary rituals in the cave, as an offering to the dearly departed and refreshment for the living.
—Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, 24 Apr. 2020
Krampus Kandy White Stout – The golden ale started as a holiday offering but now is available all year, infused with Highlander grog coffee.
—Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2022
Just a few days earlier, a grog run had gone terribly wrong on the road.
—Michael Robinson Chavez, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
The word nog comes from the word grog; or any drink made with rum.
—Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 23 Sep. 2022
As long as the grub and grog kept comin’, and as long as everyone had a few turns gripping and ripping.
—Michael McKnight, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2022
O’Brian’s novels not only provide a holodeck-type experience, they are peppered with examples of how sailors adapted to months at sea (e.g., making and darning their clothing, playing music together, drinking grog, of course).
—Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grog
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, The Lancet published research using 26 years of global data in an attempt to determine how much alcohol is safe.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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While about a quarter of Coca-Cola products come in aluminum cans, consumers are also accustomed to plastic and glass bottles.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE, Arakawa was found in the bathroom, next to a space heater and an open bottle of pills.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Grog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grog. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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