as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons
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Recent Examples of ginger
Shots — Concentrated wellness shots featuring turmeric, ginger and other adaptogens, available pre-made or DIY with a tincture, juice and lemon.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk together lime zest,lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar (if using), sesame seeds, and 1 tsp.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Yemeni cafes often mix coffee with special spice mixes — or hawaij — that may contain cardamon, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander or nutmeg.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
In a large bowl whisk together lime zest,lime juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar (if using), sesame seeds, and 1 tsp.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Yemeni cafes often mix coffee with special spice mixes — or hawaij — that may contain cardamon, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, coriander or nutmeg.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Staging new works or expanding into a new venue can bring a fresh view of a performing arts company and, with this, a confirmation of continuing vigor.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
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Recipe information Mix 1 shallot, finely chopped, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of kosher salt in a bowl and let sit.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Just walking in Dalrymple's Garment District studio got Long's creative juices flowing.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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In a medium bowl, whisk the grated tomatoes with a pinch of salt and the vinegar.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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In a 1-cup wet measure, stir together water and vinegar.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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High gas prices hit American wallets immediately, and big signs with $4 gas plastered all over town serve as a constant reminder about how much folks have to shell out for fuel.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The chef Gregory Gourdet, the son of Haitian immigrants, approaches France from the view of the colonies, moving from Vietnam to Louisiana but ever circling back to the Caribbean and its wealth of plantains, salt cod, Scotch bonnets, pikliz and not-so-humble rice and beans.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Baked beans have been a side for an open flame meal since the time of the cowboy, and before that, our Britsh ancestors.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Bradley’s transatlantic life is a tale of artistic freedom and recognition earned at the cost of exile.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Though Kneeland largely kept his personal life private, Mancera had shared photos with the late NFL player on social media dating back to at least 2022, including several posts supporting him during his second season with the Cowboys.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Add two tablespoons of corn starch.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Cold temperatures tend to affect potatoes' texture by breaking down the starches, turning them gritty or unintentionally sweet.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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