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
Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 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
Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 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
Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Fizzy drinks, items sweetened with sugar alcohols, and booze can all pump up gas production too.
—Julia Ries Wexler, SELF, 6 Feb. 2026
Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 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
Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 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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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Vendors lined the park Saturday, selling everything from jewelry and toys to Korean corn dogs and boba drinks.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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For her part, Quant doesn’t want treated effluent flowing into the pond where her livestock drinks and her family and youngsters from her church fish.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eco effort The complimentary bath products are large enough to refill and water is served in glass bottles.—
Kasia Dietz,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Wednesday nights — dubbed Wine Wednesday by Greekman’s, which has an excellent selection of Greek wines — all bottles are discounted by 50%.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While spending several thousand dollars on a Scotch was not unheard of, this was the first time an American whiskey company offered a rare blend that rivaled other spirits from around the world.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a long mahogany counter glows beneath warm gold walls, where bartenders move with precision through a selection of classics and inventive cocktails built on bold spirits and house infusions.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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