spirits 1 of 2

plural of spirit

spirits

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Many were drinking alcohol from coolers at the home, the release said.
    Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
  • The pace at which your body breaks down alcohol into its metabolites is one cause—with slower breakdown associated with a worse hangover.1 The inflammation that drinking alcohol causes in your body may also play a role.
    Alicen Nelson MD, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • During Christmas, these culprits were in abundance, but cakes, bread and booze weren't the only things to blame.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The company is pushing for most stores to deliver a drink order within 4 minutes — a plan that includes more and faster machines, improved mobile ordering and digital menu screens.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.
    Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That is to say, Pinterest captures a wealth of data and culturally translates it into something more meaningful.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Chateaux Deer Valley Though snow fills the Christmas Week forecast around Park City, this Four-Star mountain getaway’s Lincoln Luxury Escape still captures our eye.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Two roaches died in a kitchen storage cove where bottle drinks sat.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
  • In 2001, Eden gave PEOPLE an exclusive home tour, which included her collection of genie bottles.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There were four other Sauvignon Blanc wines in the final round.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
  • One hour away by train, Piedmont’s culinary mecca—known for its white truffles—is also the capital of one of Italy’s leading wine regions, or simply use Turin as a launchpad for exploring the greater Piedmont region.
    Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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