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
Many acidic geysers break down the rock that forms a geyser, but the acidity at Echinus is not strong enough to eat away at the surrounding stone.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Check azalea planting sites for the proper acidity and adjust the pH if needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Fresh green chiles and lime juice added right before serving finishes it off with a burst of acidity and snap.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
Check azalea planting sites for the proper acidity and adjust the pH if needed.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Fresh green chiles and lime juice added right before serving finishes it off with a burst of acidity and snap.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidity
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As excited as Celebrini was to be back in San Jose, there was still some bitterness as to how the Olympic tournament ended.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Matcha provides the color and gives it a slight yet pleasant green-tea bitterness.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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The war’s impact on inflation depends on its severity and duration as well as the magnitude of the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow corridor through which one in five barrels of oil around the world flow.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The severity of McBride’s injury put more emphasis on the Knicks front office to fill the void behind Brunson.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The four-piece set—a loveseat, two chairs, and a matching table—comfortably seats up to four, providing a perfect spot for small bites and drinks.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wisconsin Watch is a member of the Gigafact program, newsrooms across the US that deliver bite-sized fact checks of trending claims.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The texture is a bit sticky, though blends out with ease for soft edges and a natural finish.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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So far, however, there is no sign of hostilities easing.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Aluminum hit the highest in almost four years before erasing gains, as escalating hostilities in the Middle East worsened the supply outlook from the region, while copper and other industrial metals fell on falling risk appetite.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Dolphins great and media star Jim Mandich suffered from bile-duct cancer in 2010.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Broccoli, cauliflower, artichoke, endive, dandelion, cabbage, and chicory contain bitter compounds that stimulate bile production, which supports fat digestion, waste elimination, and hormonal balance—indirectly helping manage acid load.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Genes involved in adaptation, such as those linked to virulence, metabolism or host interaction, also move with them.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even controversial research aimed at enhancing pathogen transmissibility and virulence can yield valuable insights into how pathogens naturally evolve and how to prepare for future pandemics.—
David Gillum,
STAT,
22 Jan. 2026
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This recipe features pecans for nuttiness, cherries for tartness, and pumpkin pie spice for complexity.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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This recipe stands out from all the rest with brown butter’s toasty, nutty addition to the shortbread base and abundant fresh lemon juice, bringing all its aromatic tartness to every bite.—
Jennifer Anderson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Acidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidity. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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