juice

noun

ˈjüs How to pronounce juice (audio)
Definition of juicenext
1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind the aging quarterback proved he still had the juice to play the whole game

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2
as in influence
slang the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly those activists don't have the political juice to sway the vote of a single legislator

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3
as in drink
slang a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk I had heard my friend was hitting the juice again, and I was concerned

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Recent Examples of juice The site notes that lemon juice, herbs and light seasonings are commonly used because of the fish's mild flavor. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Give buttery cannellini beans, bright lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs—parsley, basil, and chives—a quick whirl in the blender until smooth. — Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026 IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 The late James Beard, culinarian and dean of American cooking, froze ice-cube portions of tomato juice and added one to each gazpacho serving. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juice
  1. energy
  2. influence
  3. drink
  4. vigor
  5. leverage
  6. liquor
  7. gas
  8. sway
Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Though heat domes aren’t a new phenomenon, what is abnormal is the influence of climate change.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • One section tracks the influence of the Alhambra complex, in Granada, where artists trekked to whet their appetites for the exotic.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of influence
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  • Astronauts just flew to Earth orbit space atop a rocket emblazoned with an energy-drink ad.
    — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • Disneyland popcorn, churros, funnel cakes and ice cream cost more after the Anaheim theme park resort increased prices on hundreds of the most popular snacks, foods and drinks during the busy summer season.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • His ideas were too radical even for many of our Founding Fathers, but the vigor of his writing and the clarity of his thinking were as a spark to gunpowder, and that was coming, too.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • Having gained a new source of leverage over the global economy, Tehran is fighting hard to keep it.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • While the cast maintained a united front, Cattrall was miffed at Parker’s raise and tried to negotiate for a higher payday, using Samantha’s fan-favorite status as leverage.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of leverage
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  • Any intimations of exclusivity have gone out the window, just like the liquor bottles, condoms — and one TV — flung from balconies.
    — Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-In-Bond is available starting this month at liquor stores around the country (SRP $40).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • The two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14 to halt hostilities, prompting gas to fall back below $4 a few days later.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Amid the Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz — through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passed before the war — sent a ripple effect across the world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Definition of gas
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  • Nostalgia continues to hold a powerful sway over younger generations.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • On the regional planning agency’s board of directors, North County politicians hold outsized sway — among them Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner, who has chaired the board for a year and a half.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
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