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
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohols
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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.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Certain American liquors are not affected by tariffs.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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Alternating alcoholic drinks with water can reduce total alcohol consumption, improve hydration and reduce hangover symptoms.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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By the time anyone realized that something was wrong, thousands of bottles had already gone missing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The newspaper also reported that when the boat was recovered the following day, investigators found 61 empty alcohol bottles on board, including an empty champagne bottle.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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