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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 Brushing or spritzing the turkey with stock or pan juices reintroduces moisture to the skin, working against all that careful drying. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 Kombucha, milk kefir, water kefir, buttermilk, and probiotic juices can support digestive health. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 19 Sep. 2026 Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 minutes, or until most of the citrus juices have been absorbed. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 For blood sugar management, focus on portion size, total carbohydrate intake, and choosing whole fruit over juice. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 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
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • And like Crane, Pavese’s influence is now less felt than remembered.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Although the menu will have similar influences to the flagship restaurant’s, mall diners will find a heavier focus on sandwiches and fresh juices, Mashal said.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of influence
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  • Keep in mind that probiotics can vary between drinks, so check the label.
    — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The Spritz, like most Aperol drinks, lean heavily into its summery qualities and try to hide the bitterness under the rug.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of drink
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  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • In that light, today’s announcement carries risks — leverage always does — but suggests Kalshi has made its choice.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Lula very pointedly locates the threat differently, emphasizing the ability to resist a foreign power’s undue exertions of leverage.
    — Andre Pagliarini, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • This is a place where adults make the pilgrimage to the legendary Pinto Ron and Pizza Pete tailgate spot in the Hammer Lot where Pinto Ron's team of merry pranksters pour shots of liquor into a bowling ball finger hole.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Simons argued in the motion that a Snapchat photo that allegedly showed Sadowski holding two shooter bottles of liquor in his vehicle was improperly submitted and led to prejudicial evidence.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • Qatar shares the world’s largest natural-gas field with Iran, but has also backed the opposition to Iran’s allies in the Syrian government.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Trump currently faces mounting pressure over a highly unpopular war in Iran, along with rising gas prices and concerns about the cost of living.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gas
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  • Meanwhile, the southern government enjoyed international recognition but was heavily under the sway of its Saudi backers.
    — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Trump carried the district by double digits in 2024 on his way to winning majority-Hispanic Miami-Dade County, flipping a long-time Democratic stronghold and demonstrating his sway with Hispanic voters.
    — Zac Anderson, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
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