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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
With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Decker notes that her recipe doesn’t include salt, as her mom sometimes leaves out key ingredients when sharing recipes.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Though the ingredients might be simple, creating a perfectly crisp yet marshmallowy pavlova that’s stark white and lofty can be challenging.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
The McKinney location will incorporate partnerships with North Texas vendors to use local ingredients and will also collaborate with local breweries and distilleries.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Greens powder has fiber and plant ingredients that may help support digestion.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Decker notes that her recipe doesn’t include salt, as her mom sometimes leaves out key ingredients when sharing recipes.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Though the ingredients might be simple, creating a perfectly crisp yet marshmallowy pavlova that’s stark white and lofty can be challenging.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
The McKinney location will incorporate partnerships with North Texas vendors to use local ingredients and will also collaborate with local breweries and distilleries.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Greens powder has fiber and plant ingredients that may help support digestion.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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Increasing awareness of factors that impact water quality and a desire for better-tasting water, often tied to personal health initiatives, have interior designers, plumbing pros, and kitchen experts alike noting a growing demand for better water.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Those two factors, coupled with the offensive punch that Lleyton Weaver and BJ Knowlton provided, had the Hurricane within striking distance the entire game.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The battery builds on Donut Lab’s earlier Donut Motor innovation, an in-wheel motor system first unveiled at CES 2025 that removes traditional drivetrain components.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The components in your computer are hugely important.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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In fact, at least 50 members of the Association of University Presses currently publish books in translation every year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The employees are all members of a union local known as University Professional Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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