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as in alcohol
illegally produced liquor
during Prohibition, moonshine and "bathtub gin" were made secretly
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as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
serving all sorts of moonshine at the bar
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as in nuts
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
a book about the so-called good old days that's sentimental moonshine
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Recent Examples of moonshine
Although the corn had historically been famously used in making the best illicit moonshine, its legal use in bourbon was novel.
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Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The moonshine is made with fresh blackberries grown on Jeptha Creeds farm in Shelby County.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Melky Jean’s grandmother made moonshine back in Haiti.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The family has one outside contact: an on-air acquaintance named Augusta (Elizabeth Saunders), who trades her moonshine for their weed at a nearby depot.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The moonshine is made with fresh blackberries grown on Jeptha Creeds farm in Shelby County.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Melky Jean’s grandmother made moonshine back in Haiti.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025
The family has one outside contact: an on-air acquaintance named Augusta (Elizabeth Saunders), who trades her moonshine for their weed at a nearby depot.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonshine
Noun
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And while hair perfumes are typically less concentrated and contain less alcohol (to prevent dryness), our testers appreciated that the scent lingers all day long.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations, you are not allowed to drink alcohol on board unless it’s served by a flight attendant.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The downtown Raleigh location even has a full bar with liquor drinks, including the Sam Jones Old Fashioned, which blends Evan Williams whiskey with crème de cacao, peach, and orange.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Each Tuesday, organizers cover up the bar's regular liquor bottles, and N/A beverages are served, often around the same prices as drinks with alcohol.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Almonds and walnuts are healthy tree nuts that offer a variety of nutrients, including healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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Fill a vase with nuts or rocks and insert the branch.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To prevent a repeat of Otis’ near-death brush with booze, the distillery has asked the city for a dumpster with a lid.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some common over-the-counter medications, like Tylenol, pose danger to the liver when combined with booze.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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While the Vacation partnership runs through September, the bar program leans into these ever-changing temperatures with strategic year-round summer drinks like the Easy Breezy—Ford's Gin, Pisco, white grape, passion fruit and cucumber—vacation insurance in liquid form.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Beet juice has gained popularity among athletes as an antioxidant-rich pre-workout drink.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Start With Clean, Reliable Data Garbage in, garbage out.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By the end, Flacco was removed from the game and rookie Dillon Gabriel led a garbage-time touchdown drive capped by an 8-yard scoring pass to Dylan Sampson.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Early on, the Patriots favored outside zone run concepts from under center and play-action bootleg throws off those same runs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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She’s posted up like a bootleg seller on the streets of New York, went on the subway to sell the record, and even hosted a pop-up shop at a bodega to promote the LP.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Sep. 2025
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Afrofuturist artwork, funk and soul on the speakers, and rum-forward cocktails transformed the setting.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Next up is the Apple Harvest Punch, a rum drink featuring cranberry, lemon and apple juice.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Moonshine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonshine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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