as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
she wears staid business suits, but prefers some quite rum knickers underneath
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as in liquor
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 rum
Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
It’s meant to mimic the iconic KCTV5 tower and has aged rum, Mazzura aperitif, lime, tepache, and a puff of pineapple foam on top.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
To drink, there are rum-focused cocktails and wines from Callahan.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Jan. 2026
The whiskey was distilled in 1989 and matured in ex-rum casks before being finished for three years in barrels that previously contained Pedro Ximénez (PX) Sherry.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Apr. 2022
Noun
Fruit juices are spiked with two kinds of rum for a spirited and fruity cocktail.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
It’s meant to mimic the iconic KCTV5 tower and has aged rum, Mazzura aperitif, lime, tepache, and a puff of pineapple foam on top.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rum
Adjective
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The strange circumstances of his last weeks have the quality of a nightmare from which the Samsas awake.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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But his arrest and conviction in 2024 had been preceded a year earlier by a strange story that appeared in the press and then disappeared almost as quickly.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But don’t worry, liquor stores and cannabis shops would be excluded (for now).—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Why the Vaping Squirrels Trend Is Dangerous The viral clips might look funny, but the reality is far less cute.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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The explanation is kind of funny, but also very much a seasonal sign of renewal on the barrier islands.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash and whether alcohol or drugs played a role, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Buying alcohol isn’t a constitutional right; under the 21st Amendment, states can regulate it.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But some of the violations are anything but mundane, hiding records that might shed light on some of DeSantis’ most bizarre and offensive stunts.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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This is no small feat, given that real-life Silicon Valley stories often seem too bizarre to be true.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Besides abstaining from booze, scientists also don’t have a bulletproof way to prevent hangovers.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the mid-1970s, the long net of the Florida Keys swept up a generation of countercultural refuse in a web of free love, plentiful drugs, and cheap booze.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the advent of Norris-as-meme had the weird benefit of shielding him from the fallout of his own opinions.—
Chris Klimek,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s a weird disconnect between the show’s pleasantly languid visual feel and its characters’ emotions.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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More than 22,000 oranges are squeezed, and hundreds of gallons of drinks are poured, all for opening day.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The same rule applies to fruity drinks, milk and iced tea.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Rum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rum. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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