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ginger

noun

ˈjin-jər How to pronounce ginger (audio)
Definition of gingernext
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 The recipe pulls in Vietnamese influences too, through ginger and lemongrass, reflecting the impact Vietnamese immigration has had on the city’s food scene. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2026 Lafita's cart was filled with red roses and white ginger lilies, Cuba's national flower. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026 Be sure to order the Horse Thief cocktail, whose proceeds support Barb Philipps’ Saving Gracie Foundation, mixed from Casamigos Tequila, High West Campfire Scotch Blend Whisky, chartreuse, ginger syrup, muddled blackberries, and lime. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Per Se handled dinner, carrying the sense of place through dessert with an edible rendering of Central Park’s Umpire Rock in ginger, pear and white chocolate. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ginger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
  1. energy
  2. vigor
  3. juice
  4. vinegar
  5. gas
  6. beans
  7. life
  8. starch
Noun
  • Kanin says as much as 58% of energy consumed by industrial processes can be lost as waste heat.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Speakers noted the Republican nominee's oil and gas investments as the energy sector amasses profits while the Iran war drives up fuel costs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Underneath, the meat is white and the juice runs down along the side.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The 35 mm, meanwhile, plays host to the IWC Caliber 47110, which can be spotted via the see-through sapphire-crystal caseback; that movement has enough juice to be powered for 42 hours.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Today’s recipe The Chinese flavor in this Chinois chicken salad created for Wolfgang Puck’s Chinois on Main restaurant comes from the dressing ingredients — Chinese mustard, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • While some people use vinegar to test silver, it isn't recommended for bullion coins because the acid can damage or discolor the surface.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vinegar
Noun
  • The slight worry is that Zheng will run out of gas at some point after coming through the qualifying tournament and winning six matches in New York.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Coal and gas supply roughly 70% of generation across the top six ASEAN data center markets.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • In addition to tomatoes and cucumbers, gardeners can expect abundant harvests of eggplants, beans, squash, and peppers throughout September, as fall crops move into the picture!
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Typically made with commodity-quality beans, this potent cup is brewed in a metal pot or filtered through cloth and sweetened with panela (unrefined cane sugar).
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Captivated by the notion, Bell and I tried it and had the time of our lives.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even some of the signings who have made fast starts to life in the Premier League are still finding their feet.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Drinking apple cider vinegar before meals can help slow the rise of blood sugar by slowing the digestion of starches.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of starch

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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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