as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a fiery sermon on the evils of demon rum
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Recent Examples of rums
It was kept in interconnected wooden vats that were periodically filled with rums of various origins, but never completely emptied, making it effectively an enormous and complex solera rum.
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Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The Rum Room, meanwhile, slings signature cocktails from the 1960s and ’70s, as well as rare and aged rums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Along with classic base spirits — vodka, gin, whiskies, rums — Volière’s first liqueur offering is a coffee liqueur.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
The Rum Room, meanwhile, slings signature cocktails from the 1960s and ’70s, as well as rare and aged rums.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2025
Along with classic base spirits — vodka, gin, whiskies, rums — Volière’s first liqueur offering is a coffee liqueur.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rums
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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But as coffee has taken off in China, traditionally a tea-drinking market, Starbucks has run into a slew of competitors from boutique cafes to chains such as Cotti Coffee and Manner — which often sell drinks at half the price as Starbucks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of fans then had to clear the court, which had to be wiped down after food and drinks spilled everywhere.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Rums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rums. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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