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Recent Examples of nectar
Hummingbirds eat nectar from flowers and small insects, such as aphids and spiders.
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Their diet depends heavily on flower nectar and tiny insects, both of which become scarce during colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
On what sets it apart from traditional honey, mānuka honey is derived from the nectar of Mānuka flowers native to New Zealand and parts of Australia.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Or even give bees and other pollinators a nectar and pollen source during the growing season.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 22 Mar. 2026
Their diet depends heavily on flower nectar and tiny insects, both of which become scarce during colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
On what sets it apart from traditional honey, mānuka honey is derived from the nectar of Mānuka flowers native to New Zealand and parts of Australia.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Or even give bees and other pollinators a nectar and pollen source during the growing season.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nectar
Noun
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The agreement makes the alcoholic beverage available for purchase inside of LAFC’s home venue, while the company also plans on participating in stadium activations and off-site retail promotions across Southern California.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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On the latest episode of Fortune’s Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast, Bastian opened up about how the food and beverage conglomerate didn’t just shape his own rise to the C-suite, but has quietly done the same for a generation of business leaders.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two men have been indicted on federal charges of possessing guns in a school zone, though the case stems from a shootout across the street from an elementary school, in a liquor store parking lot, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Cannabis lounges are prohibited from selling beer, wine and liquor, and restaurants and bars serving alcohol are prohibited from selling marijuana products.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Noel was arrested and charged with hit-and-run with property damage, driving while impaired, driving with no liability insurance, and driving with an open container of alcohol, officials said.—
Mark Price
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and other stimulants before bed.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The vice president of the Gardner PTA, Oralia Rodriguez, even brought ice cream to campus in an effort to lift spirits.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pernod Ricard has spent recent years moving away from wine and toward spirits, including the December sale of Mumm Napa to Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to the brand, the 40-ounce bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 34 hours and hot for up to 12 hours.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fresh mint and crushed ice combine with the spirit in a drink that radiates spring.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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If the next Artemis mission launches as planned next year, a new brew could be added to Playalinda’s collection.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meraj began a new brew, tipping more milk into his pan, then adding tea, spices, and sugar.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Nectar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nectar. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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