Dutch courage

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Dutch courage
Noun
  • This charming, historic pub, named for the year the land was first settled, offers a cozy retreat blending history with great food, strong drinks, and warm hospitality.
    Cassidy Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Looking for strong drinks and a light breeze without the noise of Lower Broadway?
    Laura L. Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • Sheen, 60, opens up about his misuse of drugs and alcohol which wreaked havoc on his health and career.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • At the bar, Jeremiah is drunk and drowning his pain in alcohol.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dumas was last seen on surveillance footage entering and leaving a liquor store with two women.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • During meetings, Díaz de la Portilla would sometimes drink liquor out of a coffee mug or a paper cup, according to former staffers who spoke to the Herald on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.
    Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The category is projected to be worth roughly $8–10 billion USD in 2025, with a steady 5% annual growth rate through 2033, driven by rising demand in Asia and a global appetite for premium spirits, according to Data Insights Market.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The film has Lorraine Warren, using her psychic visions, uncovering that the spirits in the house are masking the demonic presence — one that’s tied to the mirror at the beginning of the film that is also seen in the series’ first film.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Some common over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, pose danger to the liver when combined with booze.
    Jamie Ducharme, Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Afrofuturist artwork, funk and soul on the speakers, and rum-forward cocktails transformed the setting.
    Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Next up is the Apple Harvest Punch, a rum drink featuring cranberry, lemon and apple juice.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Avoid caffeine or stimulants at least eight hours before bedtime.
    Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, kratom can be a stimulant when used in low doses, increasing alertness and physical energy.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Officers noted the odor of intoxicants, Hyatt's inability to balance for a walk-and-turn or one-leg stand during a field sobriety test and Hyatt's admission of having drunk four beers, according to the motion.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2025
  • If you are stopped by law enforcement for driving under the influence of intoxicants, the California Department of Motor Vehicles has the authority to revoke or suspend your driving privilege.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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“Dutch courage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Dutch%20courage. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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