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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
Balcony doors are flung open to the salty Mediterranean breeze.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Munching on salty stuff close to bedtime can leave you temporarily swollen in the morning as all that extra fluid pools in your face while laying flat, Dr. Riek says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Remember that the soup stock will be a bit salty when adjusting the topping.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Veggies and Hummus Veggies and hummus is crunchy, salty, and satisfying, making for an excellent late-night snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Munching on salty stuff close to bedtime can leave you temporarily swollen in the morning as all that extra fluid pools in your face while laying flat, Dr. Riek says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Remember that the soup stock will be a bit salty when adjusting the topping.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Veggies and Hummus Veggies and hummus is crunchy, salty, and satisfying, making for an excellent late-night snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
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How to get the $3.99 spicy chicken sandwich deal The offer is available at participating Wendy's restaurants for a limited time and must be redeemed in the Wendy's app, the company said.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some research has found that capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy peppers, may help lessen symptoms of coughing.8 6.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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Read More: How Barbie Came to Life The turning point that elevated the status of the popcorn buckets might have been this past March, when director Denis Villeneuve reacted with shock to the admittedly suggestive AMC Dune: Part 2 receptacle.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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The meal looks homemade and delicious, and Srisatta finishes all of it well within his 15-minute window.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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And while other hand sanitizers have a strong, often pungent smell, this one smells like an upscale eau de parfum.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The troopers had detected a pungent odor, and shortly after, the group stumbled upon the body.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 19 Sep. 2024
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Instead of just reheating it, try making savory stuffing waffles.Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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The menu at Somerville features an array of dishes that capture the bold and savory essence of California cuisine.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Notes of ripe peach and lemon cream are moderated with a zesty profile of acidity and a fresh finish.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.
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