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
So having a single set limit that applies to everyone on a plane might not make sense because one person may be able to have one drink and be fine, and another person may have one strong drink and be completely lost.
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—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
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Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
Figuring out their road requires a blindfold, dart board and a strong drink.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strong drink
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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But don’t judge a juice by its boxy, minimalist bottle—that isn’t Proem.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2025
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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
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“Strong drink.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strong%20drink. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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