1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
detected a certain acidity in the way he responded
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the acidity of their relationship was well known to their mutual acquaintances
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Recent Examples of acidity
When spiders produce silk, the glands in their abdomen alter water content, control acidity, align proteins, and effectively reorganize molecular bonds.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
As acidity rises during fermentation, these proteins stop floating freely and begin linking together into a microscopic network that traps water, fat and nutrients.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The vinegar’s acidity could damage or dull the finish on a black faucet over time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Most recipes also include honey to balance out the acidity, and some add ginger or lemon for additional flavor.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
As acidity rises during fermentation, these proteins stop floating freely and begin linking together into a microscopic network that traps water, fat and nutrients.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
The vinegar’s acidity could damage or dull the finish on a black faucet over time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Most recipes also include honey to balance out the acidity, and some add ginger or lemon for additional flavor.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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Find out how to beat boredom and bitterness while holding onto your job, with tips on how to build your next chapter, from career coach Cynthia Young.—
Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There was so much discontent, resentment, and bitterness concerning Mae and Lena’s biological father.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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Hernández expects to know more about the severity of the injury Wednesday.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Depending on the severity of the injury, obliques typically require at least a month to heal.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Noun
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This can occur with or without skin markings, which may be mistaken for seemingly benign culprits like bug bites or an allergic reaction.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Guests celebrating Giant included American Vogue Editor Chloe Malle as well as theater producers Tom Kirhady, Lucas McMahon, and Greg Nobile, who sipped on wine and champagne and dined on light bites whilst mingling and talking Tony prospects.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The mattress on the bed was a little short and my bare feet hung off the edge, beyond the light white sheet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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All that was left of the snow was shoveled into melting mounds at the edges of intersections and crosswalks.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Ashley Pruitt is one of 13 service members killed in action since hostilities with Iran began in late February.—
Tara Copp The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
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In other words, moments of warmth, humor, validation or affection need to outnumber moments of hostility or annoyance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Tons of commenters chimed in on the video, urging Abbie to go get checked for the temporary liver condition, which often occurs in the third trimester, and can slow bile flow, cause severe itching and elevated bile acids.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nolan suffered from biliary atresia, a condition where bile ducts –– which carry the bile the liver makes into the intestines –– don’t develop properly.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Google also mentioned that the system could do more general hypothesizing that doesn’t involve drugs, using an example of the spread of virulence genes in bacteria.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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To predict how an outbreak will progress, epidemiologists often use stock-and-flow diagrams: illustrations featuring stocks of people (susceptible, infected, recovered, dead) and arrows showing flows between them based on factors such as exposure or virulence.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Juicy blueberries are folded into the citrusy batter to add an extra layer of tartness.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Its natural tartness is softened by coconut, rose, vanilla bean, and a hefty dose of sugar.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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