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
That's the message first responders want to send to teens and their parents, urging the latter to have conversations with their children about flammable items like alcohols, nail polish removers and hair sprays.
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Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 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
Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
On Earth, methyl formate and acetaldehyde are used as industrial chemicals, methanol and ethanol are alcohols, and acetic acid is in vinegar.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 5 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
Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
On Earth, methyl formate and acetaldehyde are used as industrial chemicals, methanol and ethanol are alcohols, and acetic acid is in vinegar.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
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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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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The spirits are all around here.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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