as in energy
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a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons
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Recent Examples of ginger
There is also evidence that ginger may modestly lower blood glucose levels, which could enhance the effects of certain blood sugar–lowering medication.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
For general health, experts recommend eating a teaspoon or so of ground ginger, or a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, a day.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
For a simple salad dressing, mix half a cup of olive oil, a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, half a teaspoon of ground ginger, and a pinch of salt in a glass bowl.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Hiyo, with its unique blend of functional ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion’s mane, lemon balm, passion flower, and ginger, and refreshing flavors, fits seamlessly into this trend, offering consumers a sophisticated alternative for social occasions.
—Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2026
For general health, experts recommend eating a teaspoon or so of ground ginger, or a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, a day.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
For a simple salad dressing, mix half a cup of olive oil, a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, half a teaspoon of ground ginger, and a pinch of salt in a glass bowl.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Hiyo, with its unique blend of functional ingredients, including ashwagandha, L-theanine, lion’s mane, lemon balm, passion flower, and ginger, and refreshing flavors, fits seamlessly into this trend, offering consumers a sophisticated alternative for social occasions.
—Douglas Yu, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Lunar New Year today greets us with the Year of the Horse, an animal celebrated for its vigor, confidence, and an unshakable belief that speed alone constitutes direction.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mango, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice come together for an easy tropical topping or side for any flaky white fish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Once the sauce has come back to the boil, add the prunes along with any resting juices from the pork.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 Feb. 2026
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Clean the air fryer with the vinegar-water solution as described above.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sugar-free options like mustard, vinegar, olive oil, kimchi, hummus, marinara, and plain Greek yogurt don't significantly raise blood sugar.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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On even longer timescales, the remnant black holes that were created, whether from stellar explosions, neutron star mergers, a collapsing gas cloud, or having grown into supermassive behemoths, will all evaporate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump has long touted – and exaggerated – the effects of lower gas prices.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sharp suggests looking for meals with beans, lentils, whole grains, or vegetables near the top of the ingredient list, and aiming for about 3–5 grams of fiber per serving as a baseline.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Just like cabbage, beans attract specific pests like a Mexican bean beetle, but when planted next to rosemary, the scent of the plants is masked to deter bugs.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gluten-Free Bread Gluten-free bread is typically made with corn, cassava, potato, tapioca, and rice starch.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Kessler, manufacturers took starch and converted it into a variety of ingredients.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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