as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol
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Recent Examples of alcohol
Brown-Forman, the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, is reducing its global workforce by 12 percent, following indications that younger adults are drinking less alcohol and the threat of American whiskey getting entangled in another trade war during President Donald Trump's second administration.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Southampton made the decision not to have alcohol available in view of their pitch for their derby match against Portsmouth on March 22.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The science behind the link between alcohol and cancer
The relationship between alcohol and cancer has been clear to scientists for decades.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Forgoing alcohol entirely for a month has become a popular way to kick-start better habits.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Southampton made the decision not to have alcohol available in view of their pitch for their derby match against Portsmouth on March 22.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
The science behind the link between alcohol and cancer
The relationship between alcohol and cancer has been clear to scientists for decades.
—Nikki Crowley, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
Forgoing alcohol entirely for a month has become a popular way to kick-start better habits.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for alcohol
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohol
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Atilano, 53, a clerk at a liquor store in Pilsen who is originally from Mexico, said many Latinos in Chicago had come to resent its status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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No booze, no prob — Mindful Drinking Fest is returning to the Union Market area this weekend for another run.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
9 Jan. 2025
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Their new concept, The Book Club, will sell booze, books and brews in the downtown Mission space.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2025
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Step into the Farm’s vibrant Food Forest and enjoy live music, delicious local food and drink, Jewish learning and crafts, yoga, and opportunities for all ages to dig into the soil and nurture the land.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Much like the classic daiquiri—which is also based on a sugarcane spirit (rum), sugar, and lime—the caipirinha welcomes tinkering and variation through the use of additional flavors and fruits.—
Shannon Mustipher,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohol. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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