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as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York
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Recent Examples of acidic
The ocean is becoming more acidic, oxygen levels are dropping, and marine heatwaves are increasing.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
Some Juices Can Affect Absorption While plain juices, such as apple or grape juice, are usually fine, very acidic or fortified juices may possibly interfere with the absorption of magnesium.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Plant camellias in loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil that is rich in organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
Some Juices Can Affect Absorption While plain juices, such as apple or grape juice, are usually fine, very acidic or fortified juices may possibly interfere with the absorption of magnesium.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Plant camellias in loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil that is rich in organic matter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
One way is when iron-rich rock is exposed to high temperatures and acidic conditions, but neither are evident in the area around Cheyava Falls.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
Adjective
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Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Drinking coffee may stimulate an increase in acid production in the stomach.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, Gilmore Girls was perfectly made for millennials, packed with wistful romances, frustrating dramatic turns and just enough sarcastic jokes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Viewers on Reddit were amused by the extortionate price shown for the vacation deal in the recent post, with several sharing their sarcastic takes on it.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rancidity is when the oils in nuts break down, causing the nut to smell sharp, sour, or like paint.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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This raised the possibility of an extramarital relationship gone sour.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The anime first premiered in October 2015, earning widespread acclaim for its satirical take on superhero tropes and stunning action sequences.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Count Dracula remains a fixture in the horror genre, having been featured in movies that range from scary and sexy to silly and satirical.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Watch this just for all the quick lands and barbed moments here alone.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a story from Indiana explains how one bird species skewers its prey on barbed wire, then returns for it later.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.—
Steven T. Dennis,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Overall emissions are low from geothermal systems, though the systems can release hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive gas that is toxic to humans and can contribute to respiratory irritation.—
Moones Alamooti,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Oasis is known the world over as the supergroup containing the infamously caustic pair of brothers, Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The result is a safer material that no longer carries the caustic nature of untreated red mud.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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