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as in alcohols
illegally produced liquor
during Prohibition, moonshine and "bathtub gin" were made secretly
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as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
serving all sorts of moonshine at the bar
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonshines
Noun
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For cocktails that use stronger liquors, prepare your drinks ahead of time so the cocktail cube has a chance to melt slightly before serving.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
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The Best Liquors For Eggnog The most traditional alcohol choices for spiking eggnog are dark, warming liquors that complement its rich, custardy base.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Post-Prohibition, when the spirit was flowing back into the United States, planter’s punch became one of many tropical drinks that surged in popularity.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Staying well hydrated supports kidney function, while certain drinks may increase inflammation, worsen blood sugar control, or add unnecessary sodium and phosphorus.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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Her source material is a pair of cassette tapes recorded by Dueñez in the ’90s, two of a series of bootlegs that the sonidero and his wife sold at the flea market along the Puente del Papa, a bridge connecting Monterrey’s prosperous city center with its mountainside slums.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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But for a few months in 1975, all four members worked in unison to create a masterpiece and perform concerts that became legendary, thanks to bootlegs like the one here.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Modern Warrior’s notice about Friday’s recall of Modern Warrior Ready’s 60-count bottles doesn’t appear on its website, but is posted to the FDA site.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite its name, the bar operates as a globally minded cocktail destination with equal attention paid to other spirits, along with small bites and an impressive cigar selection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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And for Dirty Shirleys, different spirits, including vodka, gin, tequila and vermouth can be substituted.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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In its stead, Shelter Distillery will move into the vacant space sometime in early-to-mid 2026, offering guests its own creations, including whiskey, bourbon and agave spirits, as well as vodka, liqueurs, rums, limoncello and even a take on absinthe.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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The former offers a chance to sip local rums made on Kauai and learn about how the island’s wet climate contributes to its agricultural outputs.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Moonshines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonshines. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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