Dutch courages

noun

plural of Dutch courage
as in ardent spirits

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  1. strong drinks
  2. spirits
  3. liquors
  4. intoxicants
  5. bottles
  6. stimulants
  7. alcohols
  8. grogs
Noun
  • Saturday-Sunday This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two drink limit.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
  • The eclectic crowd is part of the appeal, with locals, tourists, musicians, creatives and film-industry regulars all mixed together over frozen cocktails and strong drinks.
    — Elissa Rosen, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Definition of strong drinks
Noun
  • Dolly Parton made her final public appearance just two months before her death at the age of 80 and was in good spirits at the time.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    — John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • The case against the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was amended Thursday to add citations for possessing open intoxicants in a motor vehicle, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Troopers woke the man and found open intoxicants on the passenger seat, MSP said.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of intoxicants
Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • These prescription stimulants can sharpen focus by prompting the brain to release more neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which play an important role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulants
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Definition of alcohols
Noun
  • Zombies, mai tais, grogs, and daiquiris—the gang's all here.
    — Krista Simmons, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of grogs
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