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as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
if you put up with any sauce from them, they'll only get worse
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as in nerve
shameless boldness
the woman was shocked by the sauce of the child who ran right up to her and asked for money
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as in liquor
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
as soon as she returned home from the graveyard shift, she'd be hitting the sauce
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Recent Examples of sauce
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Longtime customers may also recognize Wardell’s son, Martell Hooks, who sauces up slabs alongside him.
—Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Slice the steak ⅛-inch to ¼-inch-thick; the thinner the better for quick-cooking steak that will absorb more sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Along with a cooler packed with ice and cold drinks, toss in your condiment bottles (or even spare packets from takeout) in case anyone needs to sauce up their snacks.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Longtime customers may also recognize Wardell’s son, Martell Hooks, who sauces up slabs alongside him.
—Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025
Verb
The sauces started at 1,900 Scoville units and worked their way up to 135,000-plus Scovilles on the ninth wing.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Slice the steak ⅛-inch to ¼-inch-thick; the thinner the better for quick-cooking steak that will absorb more sauce.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In an intimate atmosphere, seated at long, communal tables, nestled tightly with industry professionals, guests were treated to a dinner that was melt-in-your-mouth good.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Transform toilet paper rolls into this monster mobile from Happy Hooligans by painting or coloring the tubes and adding on googly eyes, squiggly pipe-cleaner arms, and toothy construction-paper mouths.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Those nerves showed themselves in the first period, as penalty trouble led to two goals from the elite Tampa Bay Lightning power play.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The actress was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a central nervous system condition that damages nerves, affecting the electrical signals in the brain, in 2018.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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Early in the investigation, authorities searched trash cans in the alley outside the Rainbow Room for knives but tested only a few of the liquor bottles in the club for prints.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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Struggling to survive in Prohibition Chicago, with the police on their tail and an Irish assassin hot on their tracks, the women resort to crime, selling bootleg liquor to the Irish mob.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brushing a baked cake with a sugar syrup, whether flavored or not, can introduce additional moisture that can be lost during the baking process.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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One person suggested it was melted ice cream and another wrote that it was flavored crème anglaise.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With her trademark sass, honeyed vocals, and of course, an extra layer of twang, Carpenter seemed right at home in the Opry's storied circle.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Real Housewives of Potomac take center stage to celebrate a decade of style, sass and sophistication, while spilling what’s still in store for this landmark season.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The gall to say that I'm washed?—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two interesting examples of insects that need goldenrods are the goldenrod gall fly and the goldenrod gall moth.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and raw dough all pose serious risks due to toxic ingredients or fermentation byproducts.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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