as in liquors
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
after his daughter was born, the man never again touched alcohol
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Recent Examples of alcohols
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.
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Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.
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CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.
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Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.
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Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
18 June 2026
Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.
—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Diarrhea Limit foods and beverages that contain sugar alcohols, high-fructose corn syrup and lactose, which might make diarrhea worse.
—
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.
—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 Mar. 2026
Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.
—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohols
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Between organization-hero packing cubes, anti-theft wallets, and TSA-compliant travel bottles, any of the below products will keep your belongings neatly stored and safe from takeoff to touchdown.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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