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
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.
—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
Most people tolerate monk fruit well, but blends that include sugar alcohols (like erythritol) may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
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
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
Most people tolerate monk fruit well, but blends that include sugar alcohols (like erythritol) may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 16 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohols
Noun
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Neighbors Café, a breakfast and lunch counter spot, skews healthy with wellness drinks like a supershroom latte, fresh juices and smoothies, and overnight oats (there are also tasty pastries and breakfast sandwiches).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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When this happens, passengers are asked to dump their drinks out in a dedicated dumping facility or throw the whole thing away into a trash can.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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An interesting wine list includes English sparkling wines like Hundred Hills, and there are 5,000 more bottles in the cellar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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