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
  • 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, 9 Oct. 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
  • The week will start dry and warmer than normal, but rain chances return Tuesday and could dampen Halloween spirits, with a 40% chance of rain Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As the Commander of the crew, my main responsibilities were to make sure the crew was safe, in good health and spirits, getting along well and on top of their work.
    — Michaela Musilova, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • The hotel’s commitment to showing off local, small-batch liquors means that all standard cocktails, as well as most of the signature drinks offered at its three bars, feature in-state whiskeys, vodkas, gins, and bourbons as a base.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Spirits That Work Best in Salty Drinks Generally, light liquors including gin, tequila, and vodka are the best builders for these cocktails and infusions, says Harris.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquors
Noun
  • The person was also charged with four other crimes, including possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of intoxicants
Noun
  • This two-step exfoliant bottles a little of that magic up for at-home use.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Fall is the season of special whiskey releases, a time when highly collectible bottles start dropping that fans are willing to pay top dollar for.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottles
Noun
  • Most pair stimulants like caffeine or paraxanthine with focus-support compounds like L-theanine, citicoline and rhodiola, plus adaptogens like lion’s mane and ashwagandha.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Formulas vary widely, but most pair stimulants with focus compounds and adaptogens.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulants
Noun
  • According to the scientists, the method achieved some of the highest production rates yet for valuable alcohols and three- and four-carbon atoms.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For example, a gold catalyst leads to the production of carbon monoxide (CO), while copper produces more complex compounds including alcohols, ethanol and methane (CH4).
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 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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