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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 ingredients
Reduce mixer speed to low and with motor running, add dry ingredients and banana mixture in 2 batches each, alternating between batches and mixing 30 seconds after each addition before adding the next.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
We were impressed by its unique engineering features, like the bowl’s ability to rotate and slide back and forth to help ingredients fully mix.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The showgirl's 'rant bridges' Two key ingredients in Swift's songwriting are exacting wordplay and emotional payoff.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
For Marly and Initio the definition of niche includes the likes of the best ingredients, bottles and caps.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the formula is free from many of the harsh chemicals found in traditional polishes and even helps strengthen nails with ingredients like panthenol and keratin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
Most of the staff are politely, if coolly, efficient, but there were a couple of more gregarious waitstaff at the restaurant who were happily chatting with diners, explaining the provenance of various ingredients.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
We were impressed by its unique engineering features, like the bowl’s ability to rotate and slide back and forth to help ingredients fully mix.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The showgirl's 'rant bridges' Two key ingredients in Swift's songwriting are exacting wordplay and emotional payoff.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except the lemon juice, and stir very well to combine.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
For Marly and Initio the definition of niche includes the likes of the best ingredients, bottles and caps.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the formula is free from many of the harsh chemicals found in traditional polishes and even helps strengthen nails with ingredients like panthenol and keratin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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The volatility can be partly attributed to several factors, including weather, labor strikes, lower-than-typical post-holiday layoffs, and recalibrations to how the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates payroll changes at new and closed businesses (referred to as the birth-death model).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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But after a few decades, economic and geopolitical factors led the companies to close the factories, sinking local economies and in some cases leaving behind toxic contamination.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Skydio’s investment will pour $1 billion into boosting domestic production of vital parts and components used to build drones.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those high-power memory components have become harder to obtain as the proliferation of artificial intelligence drives up demand for the hardware.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many questions from the fair rent commission members on Saturday focused on Sun Communities’ profits compared to the cost of the rent increase to residents.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Because three of the council’s nine members were absent, the council was essentially deadlocked 3-3 on the bus stops.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Instead, incorporate key elements of the architectural style into your outdoor design by mirroring its features in the colors, textures, and flourishes of hardscaping and furniture.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other nods to motorsport include carbon fiber elements, red accents, and a custom windshield frame in Ferrari’s famous Giallo Modena yellow.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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