RUMS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

rums

noun

plural of rum

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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nonintoxicants

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Recent Examples of rums Most spirits clear the bar, but know that some rums, absinthes, and grain alcohols are outliers. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 Below, discover five rums to try in your mojito this Saturday—and all summer long. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 There are several different rums in the lineup, including un-aged and barrel-aged versions, as well as a spiced rum that’s smoked over a peat fire to give it some of that classic Islay character. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026 What honors the Caribbean the most is definitely showcasing these flavors, these combinations, but also the stories behind the people who make this happen and create these beautiful rums and spirits out there — families who have created these rums for generations and aren’t the owners anymore. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026

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Noun

Found was selected to advance its Direct Feedstock Extraction technology, a continuous electrochemical process designed to recover gallium directly from dilute liquors.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026

Definition of liquors

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

According to police sources, witnesses said two men threw two bottles containing an unknown substance into the deli.

— Allen Devlin, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Her alcoholic character may have been quaffing vodka from Evian bottles, but that was a red wine thriller all the way.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottles

Noun

Today, the brown spirits landscape in this country has changed dramatically, and there is no longer a single state that does not have at least one whiskey producer.

— Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
But the growth of non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits has made zebra striping far more sustainable.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of spirits

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