as in energy
active strength of body or mind
a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons
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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
find some human-interest anecdotes that will ginger up this news article on the recent downturn in the economy
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Recent Examples of ginger
Janine Henni, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Add ingredients like black pepper, ginger, and honey to taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Aromas of honey, nutmeg, sage, mandarins, ginger and queen of the night.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.
—EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The ginger gene is a strong one!
—Janine Henni, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Add ingredients like black pepper, ginger, and honey to taste.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Aromas of honey, nutmeg, sage, mandarins, ginger and queen of the night.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And her fashion sense is impeccable, too, wearing everything from a stylish black Prada dress to a ginger top and miniskirt, complete with a distinctive gold chain necklace.
—EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
Noun
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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From turning her songs into sing-a-longs to taking a singing selfie video on a fan’s phone, the energy in the room reached another level.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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The electrode stimulates the nerve, opening the airway by moving the tongue forward.1 Hypoglossal nerve stimulation surgery can effectively resolve snoring for some.—
Sukaina Hasnie,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Just like weight-bearing exercises, the vibrations stimulate osteocytes, which send signals to the two other types of bone cells–osteoblasts and osteoclasts–to create new bone matter and recycle the old.—
Jia H. Jung,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Populations of whiteflies are up to no good sucking juices from leaves and stems of your blue daze plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Stir together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a separate medium bowl; set aside.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Add a little bit of vinegar to your eggshell mix to make a paste, then use it in your sinks and on your faucets to bring back their natural shine.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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However, according to another study, washing produce with running water is superior to baking soda, sitting water, and vinegar.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The price of oil makes up about half the price of a gallon of gas, so one of the first things to be affected by rising oil prices would be prices at the pump.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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These gases, possibly along with thin icy clouds, reduce the heat escaping into space, making the planet appear cooler and fainter than expected.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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The feature-length documentary, releasing June 10, is the first in a weekly series that digs into big event meltdowns that made headlines, created corporate scandals, and often cost lives.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Mitch is a successful banker who hates his job and the life it’s bought him, with a wife who does not understand him.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Traditionally, powdered starch thickens the sauce, but here, grated potato achieves the same effect with less gloopiness.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
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Latin American food is often synonymous with juicy meats and savory starches, from churrasco to rice and beans.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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