as in component
one of the parts that make up a whole
one of the ingredients in the salad dressing is sugar
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Recent Examples of ingredient
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The fast-absorbing formula contains a host of plumping ingredients.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The growing interest in ingredients has helped fuel the popularity of nutrition apps such as Yuka, Bobby Approved and Zoe, which let users scan a product’s barcode to see a health score.
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Jing Feng,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Decoding active ingredients in over-the-counter products.
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Kelle Walsh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The fast-absorbing formula contains a host of plumping ingredients.
—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
The growing interest in ingredients has helped fuel the popularity of nutrition apps such as Yuka, Bobby Approved and Zoe, which let users scan a product’s barcode to see a health score.
—
Jing Feng,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Decoding active ingredients in over-the-counter products.
—
Kelle Walsh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ingredient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredient
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Marco Wang, an analyst focusing on Chinese robotics for technology research firm Interact Analysis, said the technical readiness of dexterous robotics hands, for example, are among the lowest in hardware components.
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One of the most important components is the avionics system that allows the pilot to access the aircraft’s various navigation and communications systems.
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Nearly half acknowledged mental health issues, and 34% felt their lack of personal relationships was a factor that contributed to feeling purposeless.
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Zandi factors in military spending, rising energy and commodity prices, as well as interest rates.
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Once the new designs are approved (sometime this year, if all goes well), the DoB plans to publish the specs so that any contractor can download the design, buy off-the-shelf elements, tailor the structure to the site, and get a scheme approved in a matter of hours.
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Makeup artist Jennifer Powell provided Minetree’s look with serene elements for a youthful glow.
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Some parents and community members have still been frustrated.
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The attack, which was captured on video and shared on social media, led to condemnation of the perpetrator and an outpouring of support for the food vendor, who was identified by her family members as Arabelia Martinez, 62.
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“Ingredient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredient. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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