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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Rising sea levels from climate change are forcing salty water further into farmer's fields, a phenomenon called saltwater intrusion.
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
This creamy, salty, cheesy quiche is topped with fresh, tender asparagus and baked in a hearty crust.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
The exterior has a nice crust that’s slightly salty, and the texture of the bread inside has a bounce, which is likely from the provolone.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Add enough salt so the water is pleasantly salty, followed by the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
This creamy, salty, cheesy quiche is topped with fresh, tender asparagus and baked in a hearty crust.
—Randy Graham, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
The exterior has a nice crust that’s slightly salty, and the texture of the bread inside has a bounce, which is likely from the provolone.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Add enough salt so the water is pleasantly salty, followed by the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Spring Shabu 136-20 38th Avenue, 2nd floor While hot pot restaurants with larger or spicier soup bases have been trending, Wang depends on the Japanese buffet-style Spring Shabu upstairs at Queens Crossing.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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Simple things like eating more protein, high-intensity interval training, lifting weights, avoiding skipping meals, drinking the right things, eating more spicy foods, and getting enough sleep can all significantly increase your metabolic rate.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Those disparities are suggestive of gaps seen in remote-work patterns: Wealthier, urban Californians are more likely to work from home than lower-income, rural residents.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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James was pictured in a suggestive gorilla-like pose, mouth open wide, as his right hand dribbled a ball with the other wrapped around Bundchen’s waist.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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This countertop oven bakes the perfect pizza, delicious cookies and toasts evenly.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Each chapter takes you right into a nonna's home in a different region—the pages read like a delicious road trip through the country.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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These large, flashy flowers—also known as titan arum—are famous for producing a pungent odor that stinks like rotting flesh.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The scorpion metaphor, though pungent, was poorly chosen.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Classic French dishes Carême pioneered included vol-au-vent, filling a puff pastry with savory foods, and tournedos Rossini, a French steak topped with foie gras.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cooks from across the region will prepare original sweet or savory dishes featuring mayhaw in any form for the inaugural Mayhaw Munchies Cook-Off, with a panel of celebrity judges to taste and select winners that will be announced live from the Newton House Main Stage.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The All-American Mom Patz & Hall North Coast Brut Sparkling, CA: A crisp and zesty expression of 100% Chardonnay from cool climate vineyards.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Taco Bell said its nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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And here’s the piquant spoiler: To a man, the three list Baeza high in their picks.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The sauce is a piquant blend of tomato and vinegar that complements the pork shoulder.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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