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 When the zucchini is soft, stir in the zest and juice of 1 lime and half the chili crisp solids. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Drinking lemon water every day may help lower the risk of calcium kidney stones, mainly because lemon juice contains citrate and the water itself supports healthy urine flow. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 10 Aug. 2026 Hui Lau Shan also serves non-mango desserts, including a black sesame porridge, durian pancakes, taro sago chewy balls and an aloe jelly watermelon juice. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 White cake mix is flavored with plenty of fresh lemon zest and juice while the icing gets its’ soft pink hue and strawberry flavor from strawberry jam. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 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
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Western nations are urged to collaborate to maintain market diversity and counter Beijing's influence.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The recent student protests across India were a reminder of the growing influence of Gen Z in the country.
    — Sujata Assomull, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of influence
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  • Modern Druidic offerings often take the form of (usually vegetarian) food and drink, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In the offer, consumers get an entrée, chips and salsa and a non-alcoholic drink.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
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  • Lastly, to dull the war-mongering vigor of the Rivermen, Ormund installs small, scared little boys, ripped from their homes, all along the chemin de ronde — a baby human shield for Ser Daeron the Daring’s great army.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • August 8 is 8/8; double eights are an extreme force of nature that adds vigor to our intentions.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • The problem was that thesis got derailed by a temporary loss of momentum in AI stocks – and that derailment was magnified by leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Mets went from having a deep group of veteran relievers with high-leverage experience to a back-end group largely made up of journeyman arms.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of leverage
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  • The combination of the World Cup, Sail Boston, and Boston 250 events saw an economic boom fueled by liquor sales, tall ships, and Scots covering statues with road cones.
    — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And, of course, for those of us who like their soda spiked, look for liquor notes like the bourbon in Armaf Odyssey Soda Pop EDP or rum in Borntostandout Cola Addict EDP.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • Hopes for an imminent US-Iran deal to end the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz added to optimism that oil and gas, along with other key products, would again start flowing freely after more than five months of war.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The president’s statement comes after Vice President JD Vance said last week that the administration has two goals in the war, including maintaining the flow of oil and gas from Gulf countries.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Carr also believes large media companies such as Disney and NBCUniversal parent Comcast hold too much sway over the stations affiliated with their networks.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • It is inextricably linked to our engines of search, which have steadily gained in independent volition under its sway.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
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