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, 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, 4 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The sugar substitutes and sugar alcohols examined in the study were acesulfame-K, aspartame, erythritol, saccharin, sorbitol, tagatose and xylitol, which are both found in certain food products and used as standalone sweeteners.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In one lab study, cilantro leaf extract was found to contain phytonutrients, like fatty alcohols and aldehyde, that exhibited antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 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
It’s formulated without fragrance or alcohols, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
While some alcohols, such as fatty alcohols, can be beneficial in skin care, the drying types (like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) are often used in toners, astringents and other products to create a quick-drying effect or to help active ingredients penetrate the skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
The sugar substitutes and sugar alcohols examined in the study were acesulfame-K, aspartame, erythritol, saccharin, sorbitol, tagatose and xylitol, which are both found in certain food products and used as standalone sweeteners.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In one lab study, cilantro leaf extract was found to contain phytonutrients, like fatty alcohols and aldehyde, that exhibited antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 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
It’s formulated without fragrance or alcohols, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
While some alcohols, such as fatty alcohols, can be beneficial in skin care, the drying types (like ethanol and isopropyl alcohol) are often used in toners, astringents and other products to create a quick-drying effect or to help active ingredients penetrate the skin.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
All Drunk Elephant products are 100% free of essential oils, silicones, dyes, solvent alcohols, and sulfate surfactants.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alcohols
Noun
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Alcohols.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alcohols. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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