as in splash
a very small amount
allow me to offer a dram of advice
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Recent Examples of dram
Hope that one day, someone will have both the means and the mindset to smash it open, pour a dram and share what lies inside.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
This one is composed of a barrel selection from distillery manager Gordon Wood, and the combination of 74% STR red wine casks, 19% ex-Sherry casks, and 7% ex-Rivesaltes casks has resulted in a dram of fantastic generosity and presence.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Flaming Heart was named after indie musician M. Ward’s song from his End of Amnesia album released in 2001, by the way, so Compass Box has created a playlist to listen to while sipping a dram that includes this tune.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
The higher strength provides both enhanced flavor and flexibility for those who enjoy adding water to their dram.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
This one is composed of a barrel selection from distillery manager Gordon Wood, and the combination of 74% STR red wine casks, 19% ex-Sherry casks, and 7% ex-Rivesaltes casks has resulted in a dram of fantastic generosity and presence.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Flaming Heart was named after indie musician M. Ward’s song from his End of Amnesia album released in 2001, by the way, so Compass Box has created a playlist to listen to while sipping a dram that includes this tune.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
The higher strength provides both enhanced flavor and flexibility for those who enjoy adding water to their dram.
—Mark Littler, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dram
Noun
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There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Noun
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His former bandmates weren’t the least bit surprised.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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The bit sees Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) getting frustrated with the Man of Steel for pointing out that a building in Metropolis looks eschewed.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Zoé | 2024 | Canada | Rémi St-Michel | Midwest Premiere | The remaining shreds of Zoe’s mind desperately cling to her vague memories of better feelings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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To date, despite all these ideas, there hasn’t been a single shred of solid evidence for the existence of axions, which naturally drops them down a peg or two on the credibility scale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Grab a fun and kid-safe one like this model and watch your littles and their pets frolick with joy while cooling off in the yard.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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The pair traded holds throughout the second in a high-quality showing, both giving little away.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Automating the personal touch in social commerce However, while social commerce makes selling more interactive, scale still requires tech support.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The result: a smooth, green sauce that’s beaming with fragrant summer flavor. Stash a batch in your fridge to instantly jazz up anything the pesto touches.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 July 2025
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“Dram.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dram. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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