as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Noun
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On a more symbolic level, provincial leaders, like Ontario Premier Doug Ford, took further action, halting the sale of American liquor in the province.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025 -
Saturday night’s Fantasy 5 pull came up 4, 12, 17, 25 and 28, matched by tickets sold at a 7-Eleven in Winter Park, a liquor store in Paisley and the Publix at 4240 53rd Ave.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Four plaintiffs in the new suit accused the former New York City Ballet dancer, who died in 2006, of inviting dancers to her home where her husband, Don Coleman, gave them alcohol and had students strip naked to perform for him.—
Sara Coello,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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That inventory is awaiting bottling at a time when younger adults appear to be drinking less alcohol.—
Bruce Schreiner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Canadian workers started pulling American booze off the shelves of government-run liquor stores in several provinces even before the U.S. tariffs went into effect.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Add that buzz kill to a flight of other challenges facing the booze business: Dry January – and its sober-curious companion in fall, Sober October – along with the thriving year-round embrace of lower-alcohol and non-alcohol options, especially by younger consumers.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In preparation for Super Bowl LIX, many people stocked up on watch party essentials like wings, drinks, and snacks.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Other changes rolled out under Niccol include reimagining the vibe inside Starbucks’ locations — for example, bringing back condiment bars and offering free refills on some drinks for customers who stick around in the shop to enjoy their beverages.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That is to say, Pinterest captures a wealth of data and culturally translates it into something more meaningful.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Chateaux Deer Valley Though snow fills the Christmas Week forecast around Park City, this Four-Star mountain getaway’s Lincoln Luxury Escape still captures our eye.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For instance, some bartenders use rum rather than vodka.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now, a much smaller community celebrates major holidays with a Cuban twist, blending rum and cigars with traditional Chinese cuisine.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The brilliance of wine is that there is a bottle for every preference, every meal, and every occasion.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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The drive gathered about 550 N-95 masks, 500 bottles of water, and 200 sanitary wipe packets.—
Ella Polak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s evident in Lo’s $265 signature menu, which spans 12 courses and can be accompanied by a standard or premium wine pairing ($200 or $450).—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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And although alcohol-free wine is seeing an uptick in sales, only a handful of French wineries have invested in the costly machines needed to remove the alcohol from wine without simply boiling it.—
Colette Davidson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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