as in alcohols
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 liquors
Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.
—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.
—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.
—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquors
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.
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The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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The 15 and 25-year-old rums are part of the new Exceptionally Aged series.
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Owing to lengthy maturation cycles, these inaugural releases are rums influenced by the craft and stewardship of three generations of Mount Gay master blenders.
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For many years these wines have represented some of the best price-quality value in Italian wine.
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Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
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“Liquors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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