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language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
all that talk about taking up the farming life was just a lot of spoiled applesauce
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Recent Examples of applesauce
There’s a pork and applesauce take of moist roasted pork loin served with sauce made with apple butter, on a bed of buttery pureed potatoes and green beans with tiny pieces of strip bacon ($28).
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The children's dinner ($7) includes seven chicken nuggets, french fries, applesauce, and ranch or barbecue sauce.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Kris-cross, applesauce drivel is gone.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Nobody gave teeth the update that modern jaws are chewing less on wild game and more on applesauce, especially in their youth.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
The children's dinner ($7) includes seven chicken nuggets, french fries, applesauce, and ranch or barbecue sauce.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The Kris-cross, applesauce drivel is gone.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026
Nobody gave teeth the update that modern jaws are chewing less on wild game and more on applesauce, especially in their youth.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applesauce
Noun
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Greek yogurt or a handful of nuts can help keep levels stable.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Macadamia trees aren’t dangerous themselves, but the nuts are toxic.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unfortunately, the garbage that RFK spewed during his time as a private sector anti-vaccine crusader and is now trying to make government policy has had vaccine skepticism growing nationwide, with deadly consequences.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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And loading large garbage bags into Gary's truck.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anthony’s tolerance for nonsense is clear on Day One, when he high-fives Kevin for planning to propose to a co-worker in front of the entire staff.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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That is when Harbaugh will be able to crystallize for players like Cam Skattebo that football is the priority, and any outside nonsense that distracts from the goal of winning games is not going to be tolerated anymore.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The evidence is irrefutable — a pile of drool atop a drenched spot on your pillow.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plus, Helen Jo promised a drool-worthy sour cream and onion dip will be paired with it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Piccioli sent out a mishmash of styles from all over a fashion map that seems to have been drawn five or six years ago (oversize sneakers, faux couture gestures like capes and feathers and blah sportswear).—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Selling was easy, even if the returns for McMann and Laughton in particular were kinda blah and the Leafs were unable to execute any major roster shakeup or take advantage of their ability to retain salary.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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High Reward, Low Maintenance Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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Maintain muscle by eating 20 grams to 30 grams of protein per meal, which could include fish, poultry, yogurt and beans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For many centuries and probably longer, the seas and oceans of the world have been used as a source of food but also as an enormous dumping ground for all sorts of rubbish.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The study confirmed direct dumping by boats, with evidence of bags full of rubbish thrown overboard.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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Audiences can take in two shows, with lots of silliness and some heart.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2026
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Various clips are making the rounds on social media where Chiefs fans are enjoying seeing Jones’ latest silliness.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Applesauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applesauce. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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