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
The savory courses conclude with a donabe filled with rice and seasonal ingredients like Dover sole and Dungeness crab.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The ingredients in Chanel perfume include alcohol, water, synthetic ingredients, aldehydes or organic compounds, animal extracts and essential oils.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both had the requisite ingredients — beaches and incentives — and both are cheaper places to shoot.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
After blending and straining, let the ingredients get to know each other for at least two hours or up to two days.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Despite their different ingredients, both drinks contain probiotics and other nutrients that may benefit your gut.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
Instead of fresh vegetables and other ingredients that locals can buy to cook at home, its stalls sell made-to-order Spanish cuisine.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
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.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The ingredients in Chanel perfume include alcohol, water, synthetic ingredients, aldehydes or organic compounds, animal extracts and essential oils.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Both had the requisite ingredients — beaches and incentives — and both are cheaper places to shoot.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026
After blending and straining, let the ingredients get to know each other for at least two hours or up to two days.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Despite their different ingredients, both drinks contain probiotics and other nutrients that may benefit your gut.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
Instead of fresh vegetables and other ingredients that locals can buy to cook at home, its stalls sell made-to-order Spanish cuisine.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Dishes use local produce but combine them with Asian ingredients for a light meal that’s bursting with flavors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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These factors mean that engines have become one of the most expensive elements of building new airplanes.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
11 June 2026
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Then the researchers looked for patterns in the brain maps that could reveal which factors were most associated with significant changes in the brain.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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Flat printing followed by folding supports efficient transport and on-site assembly, potentially transforming how large-scale components are manufactured.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Firstec, which makes components for ground combat vehicles, also almost hit the 30% upward limit.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The ball was signed by 12 roster members, including Kobe and Shaq.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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That's a simple majority of all the members of the legislative body ― in this case, 26.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
12 Dec. 2025
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In addition to playing with, and, on occasion, leading the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Ibrahim interacted with such musicians as Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, and was influenced by the Black Power movement, incorporating African elements into his jazz.—
Michelle Gumede,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Sagardía said the project brings together the kind of elements needed for a major international production.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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