How to Use ginger in a Sentence
ginger
noun- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of ginger.
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Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Instead, there is the smell of ginger and damp wood.
—Tommy Orange, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026
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When shopping, look for ginger root that is firm and smooth.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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These bright ginger cookies will please any crowd.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
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What is a ginger rainbow quinoa bowl?
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
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This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
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Garnish the bowl with lots of lime slices, mint sprigs and ginger slices.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Our choice today is peach ginger.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
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Our choice today is ginger peach.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 May 2026
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Our choice today is ginger peach.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
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Our choice today is peach ginger.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Mar. 2026
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Niska's coat features soft blue-gray, cream, and pale ginger tones.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
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Eat a piece of ginger between each course to cleanse your palate for the next one.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
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Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
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Cut the ginger root in 1-inch matchsticks and add to the bowl.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Add grapes, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
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Use greens like kale or spinach as the base, and flavor with lemon, ginger, or mint.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
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Use greens like kale or spinach as the base, and flavor with lemon, ginger, or mint.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Keep in mind that this is not a common side effect of ginger.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
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Baby ginger may be ready to harvest in six months.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
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Plus, add ginger soda to any mixed drink for a peppery kick.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Use the ginger between courses, not on top of the fish.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Expect slight notes of ginger on the nose and finish.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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In a small bowl stir together flour and ginger.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
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These were filled with pork and tasted very ginger forward.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
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Here are our best ginger substitutes, both fresh and ground.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Best said that raw purees of garlic, onion, and ginger are spicy and pungent.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025
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Use fresh garlic, ginger, or onions as a flavor base.
—Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Add pork, garlic and ginger root to pan and saute until pork is browned on all sides.
—Mary G. Pepitone, kansascity, 13 June 2017
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