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

sugars

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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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Instead, the findings suggest that these hunger-related neurons can distinguish between different sugars and respond through separate biological pathways.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026

The study highlights the complexity of nutrient sensing in the body and suggests that even simple sugars can have distinct effects on the gut, the brain, and behavior.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026

But keep away from artificially flavored yogurts with added sugars.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026

"Any transport delay can risk ruining the batch. If it takes longer than 24 hours, the internal sugars begin to rot and ferment unpredictably, destroying the delicate flavour profile needed for premium spirits," says Dhariwal.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 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