as in factors
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
Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.
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Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Stir together the first four ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The key is looking for ingredients that do more than sit on the surface.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Referring to himself with words like spy, detective, gumshoe, Wilbur pulls all kinds of sleuth-like maneuvers to find out ingredients and amounts used in the recipes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Some scrapers feature a curved tip for working with sticky ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Every product in your routine should be working harder, with specific ingredients doing specific jobs.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Understanding Retinol Retinol is one of the most talked-about ingredients in skincare, and for good reason.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the restaurant’s website, many of the products and ingredients used are sourced straight from Peru to ensure authenticity.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Evan Moore
april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Stir together the first four ingredients in a large bowl; stir in cheeses.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The key is looking for ingredients that do more than sit on the surface.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Referring to himself with words like spy, detective, gumshoe, Wilbur pulls all kinds of sleuth-like maneuvers to find out ingredients and amounts used in the recipes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Some scrapers feature a curved tip for working with sticky ingredients.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Every product in your routine should be working harder, with specific ingredients doing specific jobs.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Understanding Retinol Retinol is one of the most talked-about ingredients in skincare, and for good reason.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
According to the restaurant’s website, many of the products and ingredients used are sourced straight from Peru to ensure authenticity.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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When shopping for yourself or your family, keep these factors in mind to avoid compromising food quality.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several factors contributed to largesse for Zaslav, who has been running the debt-laden company for four years.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Specialized teams were conducting evaluations of concrete and metal components.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In other instances, China directly supplies Iran with Western or Chinese technology components that are found in Iranian drones used against US military installations and economic interests in the Gulf, as well as on Russia’s battlefield in Ukraine.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The other nine members of the inaugural class earned automatic inductions as the nine former players who have had their jersey numbers retired by the team.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after dropping his ailing bid for reelection, Adams embarked on a four-day trip to Albania, meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Edi Rama and members of his Cabinet, along with local business leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Competing Colors One painting mistake that will diminish the appearance of even the nicest new kitchen is not thoughtfully considering how your cabinet or wall color will coordinate with other elements in the room.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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