as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
What to order: A dram and draft for $10 to get the best of both worlds — whiskey and beer.
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Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
These included a selection of cocktails like highballs or old fashioneds with various garnishes or drams of the straight whisky.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Both of these single malts are not available as full bottles—instead, Duncan Taylor is releasing them as small 100-ml mini drams, presumably due to the amount of liquid available.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
All of those would definitely appeal, but consider the unrivalled pleasure of enjoying your drams in a thirteenth century Royal tower once home to the Royal Menagerie, the British royal family’s private zoo, and which for close to 200 years was used to guard the British Crown Jewels.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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Lindsey Erdody, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
These included a selection of cocktails like highballs or old fashioneds with various garnishes or drams of the straight whisky.
—Em Sauter, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024
Both of these single malts are not available as full bottles—instead, Duncan Taylor is releasing them as small 100-ml mini drams, presumably due to the amount of liquid available.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024
All of those would definitely appeal, but consider the unrivalled pleasure of enjoying your drams in a thirteenth century Royal tower once home to the Royal Menagerie, the British royal family’s private zoo, and which for close to 200 years was used to guard the British Crown Jewels.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
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Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The pasta is topped with a sprinkling of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Starting in 2023 with its new Apple TV deal, the league committed to playing most games on Saturdays, with regular weeknight games on Wednesdays, and a sprinkling of games on Sundays.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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The procedure offers a glimmer of hope after months of loss.Emily Palmer, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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There had been a glimmer of hope over the weekend when the company and union leaders reached a preliminary agreement, thanks partly to an intervention from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists found mummies covered in ancient cheese By Rachel Feltman Scientists recently found some cheese that’s been developing its funk for a little bit longer than usual: 3,500 years or so.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Born on TikTok, this is an ideal choice for fall/winter thanks to its cool undertones; deep berry hues offer a hint of blue that adds a head-turning pop to any autumnal beauty look.Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decision will be followed by comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which could provide hints about the Fed’s expectations for the economy and interest rates for the coming months.Jesse Pound,Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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The story picks up in a military bunker in the Everglades, where the last shreds of humanity have gathered in search of safety.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Drone footage shows the roof of the dome being ripped off in shreds, eventually falling away entirely to expose the dome’s supporting structural beams and the interior of the ballpark, from the stadium seating to the outfield.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
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Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in Cincinnati, the littles can visit with the lights on and friendly ghouls hand out candy.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
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And yet the government has done precious little to keep it from happening again.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 13 July 2017
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The Academy’s country voters have trended a touch more progressive than the Nashville institutions that continue to snub Bey, so this isn’t revolutionary.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The panel's high refresh rate is also a nice touch, with a peak 120Hz for gaming and media creation.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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