as in alcohol
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
this will be a birthday party without booze
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
he went out boozing with his friends on his 21st birthday
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Recent Examples of booze
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
For the dad who’s trying to cut back on booze a bit: St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain
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The makers of the bottled nonalcoholic Phony Negroni offer this bulk version that contains 20 servings of the classic bitter-and-bright beverage without any ABV.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2025
Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
The jubilant atmosphere inspired by dried and roasted meats, booze, and the prospect of watching an idol in action dissipated when the young men heard those words.
—Felix Nesi (tr. Lara Norgaard), The Dial, 21 Jan. 2024
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Noun
For example, Canada, the second largest market for U.S. spirits exports after the E.U., imposed a 25 percent tariff on all American spirits that began on March 13, and nearly all Canadian provinces have banished American booze from store shelves.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2025
For the dad who’s trying to cut back on booze a bit: St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain
St. Agrestis Negroni Fountain
$60
Stagrestis
The makers of the bottled nonalcoholic Phony Negroni offer this bulk version that contains 20 servings of the classic bitter-and-bright beverage without any ABV.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2025
Verb
At this party and others across Washington DC on Sunday night, dozens of podcasters, influencers, and Republican digital strategists took their victory lap, boozing with their online mutuals and handing out awards for their accomplishments.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2025
The jubilant atmosphere inspired by dried and roasted meats, booze, and the prospect of watching an idol in action dissipated when the young men heard those words.
—Felix Nesi (tr. Lara Norgaard), The Dial, 21 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for booze
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Substance use disorders are not specific to drug use and can also include a patient's relationship with alcohol, tobacco and even medications.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Verb
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This advisory is in effect until Monday at 11 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Fafara went to live with his sister but continued to drink and use narcotics.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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In March, Huseynov was pulled over in Pleasant Valley for a traffic violation and was driving the same vehicle that was seen at the liquor stores, authorities said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
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Several hundred rum entries were evaluated at the 2025 SFWSC, and 18 of those rums, all Double Gold winners, are in the final round, contending for the best rum expression in their respective category and the crowning achievement of World’s Best Rum.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Barbados Surf, sunshine, rum punch—there are many reasons why travelers frequent the Caribbean, but unfortunately LGBTQ rights have not historically been one of them.—
Todd Plummer,
AFAR Media,
3 June 2025
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“Booze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/booze. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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