as in drink
a liquid suitable for drinking a variety of libations will be available at the wedding reception

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Recent Examples of libation The Athletics’ move to Sutter Health Park provides a good reason for fans to explore the food and libations scene in West Sacramento, Old Sacramento and beyond. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025 Margaritas top the list of Fiesta libations, but also popular are Micheledas, a beer cocktail with lime juice, hot sauce, Worcester sauce, Clamato, Bloody Mary mix, or tomato juice, and a variety of beers. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 The space is designed with a wraparound outdoor porch, lending the ideal environment to enjoy a refreshing spritz or tropical libation on a warm afternoon. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025 Captain Aleksander Barkov was drinking unnamed libation from a shoe atop a double-decker bus. Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for libation
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Noun
  • Pouring shots into people’s mouths and mixing up well drinks brought some good emotions to surface.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2025
  • These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition to oral supplements, magnesium is present in many foods and beverages.
    Ashley Wong, Health, 27 May 2025
  • In recent years spirit-free drinks have been at the forefront of the beverage industry, at the nexus of innovation, creativity, and ambition, powered by local ingredients and unique distilling techniques.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025

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“Libation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/libation. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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