MOONSHINE Synonyms: 186 Similar and Opposite Words

moonshine

noun

ˈmün-ˌshīn

Definition of moonshine

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 The nettle moonshine might also be behind Huldah’s new backbone. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026 The other spirits, including the moonshine, can be found at websites like Total Wine now. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 Fans in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky haven’t been this excited since the invention of moonshine. — Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2025 In his office at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Wheeler kept several jars of brownish-red homemade moonshine that were natural conversation pieces when the talk turned to NASCAR’s roots. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moonshine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moonshine

Noun

The risk that alcohol consumption will recover slowly strengthens the case for diversification.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
According to the suit, Jane Doe was beset by seven men while she was incapacitated by drugs and alcohol.

— Anahid Nersessian, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of alcohol

Noun

Counters and tables covered with gunk and what looked like marijuana and empty beer and liquor bottles around.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
New ownership would have the option to keep Lindy’s running, rebrand it as something fresh — or, essentially, any other possibility under the sun for the property, building and liquor license.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of liquor

Noun

Tucker recommends foods like extra virgin olive oil, fatty fish like salmon, nuts and seeds — all staples of both diets, which also encourage eating whole grains, chicken, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026
If your kidneys are healthy, eating magnesium-rich foods like nuts, seeds, beans, whole grains, and leafy vegetables is unlikely to cause toxicity.

— MD Published, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of nuts

Noun

In the action movie, the cops usually have to bribe the person with access to the surveillance tool with cookies and booze to run a search without a warrant, right?

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Not a pushover but a practical-minded realist, the chef takes the punches, striking up a booze-smuggling deal with the Americans to keep the orphans living in his restaurant safe.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of booze

Noun

With six couples, having two separate houses gave us space to spread out while keeping everyone close enough to gather for dinner, drinks, and games.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Many consumers are drinking less or buying ready-to-drink beverages such as beer and canned cocktails.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of drink

Noun

In the eyes of the conferences, and CFP committee, the allure of a postseason bid is the carrot that would dangle in front of them so that fans would look the other way at the nonsense this creates for the football played in September or October.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
My fellow relishers of Trowbridge nonsense, today is our day of jubilee.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of nonsense

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The Food and Drug Administration received reports in recent months that two people died after taking bootleg versions of an experimental weight-loss drug, according to documents reviewed by CBS News.

— Daniel Gilbert, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Micro-ripstop jackets, a packable poncho, pleated cargo trousers, stretch double-jersey tops, skirts, bootleg trousers, performance shorts, technical jerseys and French terry hoodies round out the apparel range.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of bootleg

Noun

Drink Like a Fish mixes two rums, Mount Gay Eclipse from Barbados and Appleton Jamaican rum, with Blue Curacao citrus liqueur, a house cinnamon syrup and Earl Grey tea.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Serve warm with ice cream and an extra drizzle of rum, if desired.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rum

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