1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a gingery old lobsterman who goes out every day regardless of the weather
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2
as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
I got a gingery rebuke when I asked the spry old woman if she needed any help crossing the street
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Recent Examples of gingery
The pistachio halwa kesari impressed with its melty, gingery cake embellished with tart stone fruits.
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2023
Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingery
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Those two youngsters happen to be a happily engaged, and happily naive, couple, and the series plays out exploring the dynamics between the two relationships, one young, loving and energetic, the other old, tired and toxic.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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To support the flight, there has been a sharpening of space weather forecasting skills — an ability to better gauge the sun's activity and to help assure crew safety if a hazardous uptick in solar action rears its energetic head.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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If left alone, the spacecraft will lose the race later this year and fall out of orbit, bringing a fiery end to its long scientific tenure.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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This is how friends and family described 18-year-old Park Hill High School senior Tessa Walker, who was killed in a fiery crash in rural Platte County early Sunday morning.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Participants are able to create a schedule for themselves that supports more solo contemplative space or lively group experiences.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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South Elgin’s protest was just as lively.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The flavor then broadens through creamy mozzarella and peppery rocket to sweet pesto.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Take, for example, Mint Salsa Verde Potato and Chicken Salad with crisp cucumber and peppery arugula, a picnic mainstay.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Job growth is projected at a robust 10% by 2034.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year’s lineup though, is among the most robust it’s organized to date, with Post Malone, Twenty One Pilots and Zac Brown Band all listed as headliners, while Megan Moroney, Ravyn Lenae, Russell Dickerson and Dominic Fike are all on the bill as well.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Plan on a mostly sunny sky and brisk morning wind.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The subjects were also asked to do two additional workouts on their own; the details were up to them, but most chose running, cycling, brisk walking, or circuits.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Together, the observations present Saturn as a layered and dynamic world.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Brooks Ghost 17 A blend of soft and dynamic cushioning in the midsole, plus forefoot flex grooves, help the Ghost 17 roll smoothly and comfortably for miles.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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About the only noticeable hiccup over an otherwise spirited weekend of NCAA women’s college basketball at Golden 1 Center occurred Sunday afternoon.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Heat players and coaches pointed to a spirited locker room at halftime as one of the reasons for Monday’s bounce-back victory.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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