How to Use vinegar in a Sentence
vinegar
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Stir in 1/4 cup of the half-and-half and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
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Spoon the tomatoes and the chile vinegar sauce over the fish.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021
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Fill them with a bunch of vinegars and chilis and spices.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
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Add the jalapeño, salt, vinegar, oil and herbs and toss well to coat.
—Steven Satterfield, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021
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Then pour about a half a cup of vinegar in on top of it.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2021
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Plus, the vinegar helps balance the richness of the beef and onions.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Next, fill the tank with white vinegar and leave it there overnight.
—Fran Aliwalas, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2021
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Using a spoon, scoop the shallot out of the vinegar and add it to the large bowl.
—G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
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The vinegar will keep the bowl clean and stop slime from forming.
—Fran Aliwalas, Popular Mechanics, 15 Apr. 2021
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Drizzle with the olive oil and the vinegar and toss to combine.
—Colu Henry, Vogue, 26 May 2022
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Once the stain is gone, wipe the dryer with a clean, damp cloth to wash away the smell of vinegar.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
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Stir in half a cup of heavy cream and a splash of sherry vinegar.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
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Dip them in the white vinegar on the side to get the full flavor spectrum.
—Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2021
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Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar, sugar and salt to combine.
—Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
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Remove the dates from the oven and brush them with the syrup-vinegar mixture.
—Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
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In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, cornstarch, and rice vinegar.
—BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2021
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Maybe a splash of sherry vinegar or a big squeeze of lemon goes in at the end.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 Feb. 2025
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Whisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and olive oil.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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For big eaters, there’s the famous Big Dog hoagie with a trio of meats and vinegar slaw.
—Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
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Clean the surface with white vinegar and a damp cloth to remove all the grit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
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For stubborn stains, place a cloth soaked in vinegar over the spot.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2021
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In metaphor, vinegar tends to get a bad, or at least a vulgar, rap.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
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Turn off the heat and add lemon juice (or vinegar) and stir gently.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
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Deglaze the hot pan with the vinegar, scraping up the bits on the bottom of the pan into the mixture.
—Deena Shanker, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2021
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The scent of vinegar fills the set, and a crew member wanders by muttering about dyeing Easter eggs.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
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Combine the sesame oil, vinegar, sambal oelek, fish sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger in a medium mixing bowl.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
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The steps to cleaning with hydrogen peroxide are the same as cleaning with white vinegar.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
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For tougher buildup — the kind that’s been sitting all winter — add a splash of white vinegar.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
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For tougher buildup, add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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For tougher buildup — the kind that accumulates over a full season — add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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