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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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Noun
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Jones just warns anyone who’s got digestive issues like IBS that these do have sugar alcohols, which can trigger symptoms like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.—
Jenny McCoy,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Some products include artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, which can also taste different from the sugars added to traditional ice cream.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 Feb. 2025
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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These colorful drinks are made with natural juices and tropical liquors like Myers’s Dark, Gold, and Coconut rums to create that inviting beachside vibe the park and area is known for.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Moonshines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moonshines. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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