as in alcohols
illegally produced liquor
getting caught with bootleg during Prohibition could have resulted in a jail sentence
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as in black-markets
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bootlegs
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
Noun
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PAHs are created when fat and juices drip onto heat or an open flame and create smoke.—
Roxana Ehsani,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The secret to ensuring this corn comes out juicy and roasted to perfection is sealing in all the flavor and juices using aluminum foil.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The store sells records from its own indie rock label as well as an interesting mix of experimental and trippy music.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Normally, the state sells it, using the proceeds to compensate crime victims and fund law enforcement.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Bootlegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bootlegs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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