as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
he's been known to partake of strong drink now and then
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Recent Examples of strong drink
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
What better way to bond than over a strong drink?
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
There's nothing so cozy as a comfortable chair, a strong drink, and a view of people cavorting in subzero temperatures—although cozy is an odd word to describe a 610-room hotel built more than a century ago in the style of a Renaissance French château.
—Nina Caplan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2022
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Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
The hot and sweaty space, a shanty made of wood pieces and tin, holds a crowd of locals swaying drunkenly to the music, sipping strong drinks, and dancing despite the temperature.
—Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024
What better way to bond than over a strong drink?
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022
There's nothing so cozy as a comfortable chair, a strong drink, and a view of people cavorting in subzero temperatures—although cozy is an odd word to describe a 610-room hotel built more than a century ago in the style of a Renaissance French château.
—Nina Caplan, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
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Remember that alcohol dehydrates the body, so try to drink one glass of water with each unit of alcohol.Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
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In 2021 and 2022, there were 50 and 55 crashes, respectively, that were alcohol related, according to city data.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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At the sound of the door closing, Dev slung back his drink.Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
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Whether used in classic cocktails like the margarita or paloma, or experimented with in modern takes on drinks traditionally made with other spirits, tequila’s unique flavor profile opens the door to innovation.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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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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After Cohen made some controversial comments in 2021, though, the show was hit with a booze ban.Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The last few Cask Strength releases approached 140 proof, and one of them shattered the booze ceiling to reach 144.5 proof.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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In a grand finale, the drones formed a popping champagne bottle, and the voice of Disney CEO Bob Iger officially christened the Disney Treasure, the newest cruise ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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This gives you the best of both worlds: tables with bottle service and a VIP experience coupled with cutting-edge music and the best DJ talent.Rob Reed, Forbes, 31 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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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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