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• present tense form of sugar (3rd person singular).

sugars

Cultural  

1. Carbohydrates that can supply energy to living things. Common table sugar is sucrose. Some other sugars are fructose, which is found in fruits; lactose, which is found in milk; and glucose, which is the most common sugar in the bodies of animals and plants.

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Example Sentences

Many ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy because they are high in added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Yes, running people, I’ll say it for you: Carb loading is an old, old staple of endurance racing, and sugars have always been a method of getting quick carbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

"Humans evolved to seek out and store energy-dense fats and sugars to survive periods of scarcity, leading us to crave high-calorie junk food," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The heart association applauded the government’s warnings against added sugars, refined grains and processed foods in January, noting that the advice aligns with the organization’s long-standing recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

A large store of proteins and sugars must be present to mop up the poison and wring it from the body.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer