as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you can't order liquor in a bar until you're 21 years old
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Recent Examples of liquor
On the morning of the fire, the restaurant had received a highly coveted liquor license and building permit, according to Brooks.
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Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill is the latest turn in the state’s fights over liquor laws.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Hennessy, grandson of the liquor magnate, was surrounded by Cognac vessels growing up.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
The lawyer tried to quell the protest and say noise complaints had no bearing on the liquor-license application.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 14 Mar. 2025
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Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
The bill is the latest turn in the state’s fights over liquor laws.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Hennessy, grandson of the liquor magnate, was surrounded by Cognac vessels growing up.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2025
The lawyer tried to quell the protest and say noise complaints had no bearing on the liquor-license application.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquor
Noun
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The statement added that he was specifically charged with disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol in public and possession of cocaine.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Among the top offenders are alcohol, coffee, tea, chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy foods.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those who want a bite of booze can also go for the Solid Dirty Martini, a bespoke jello shot served in a martini glass, made by Brooklyn brand Solid Wiggles.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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But still, the agave spirit is crucial to this melange of booze.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bristol City’s focus on using local food and drink also helps increase buy-in as fans have an attachment to local businesses.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are Key lime pie cookies, Key lime pecans, Key lime rum cake, Key lime taffy, Key lime meringues, and of course the legendary Key lime pie.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Celebrity rum outperformed the general market as well, growing 11 percent while the general market declined by 4 percent.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The device was created with an empty apple cider vinegar glass bottle, a towel and gasoline.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Towering mounds of textiles sprawl across the terrain, with some garments—price tags still intact—entangled among plastic bags, bottles, and other waste.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Liquor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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