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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
Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Your choice of white or dark meat is freshly fried to order and then sauced in a variety of tasty combinations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
As a sauce fuel, try it with spicy sausage and cream.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Cover and cook until cheese melts and sauce thickens enough to coat meatballs, about 1 hour on HIGH or 2 hours LOW.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Your choice of white or dark meat is freshly fried to order and then sauced in a variety of tasty combinations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Verb
Drizzle remaining sauce over each serving of chicken and rice.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
As a sauce fuel, try it with spicy sausage and cream.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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But the pièce de résistance has always been the beloved salad's dressing, which can be bought directly from the restaurant and is easy enough to make—until now.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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After all, what’s more rebellious than nailing gothic dressing without a hint of black?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Mean Girls actor also discussed why wiping Belly’s mouth in such a sensual way wasn’t only risky because she’s set to marry his brother, but because his character also has a peach allergy.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Thirst Dry mouth Mild fatigue Light-headedness or dizziness Muscle cramps Irritability Confusion Lethargy Urine that is dark yellow or amber-colored Dehydration results in an imbalance between fluid intake and losses, leading to electrolyte disturbances and multiple bodily dysfunctions.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The surgery comes with risks, including nerve injury and a loss of range of motion.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Once in the bloodstream, the bacteria can go to various parts of the body including the heart, central nervous system, the brain or peripheral nerves.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bardstown Road residents have a opportunity to make their voice heard about liquor licenses thanks to a new survey launched by Metro Alcoholic Beverage Control to gather community sentiment.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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An heir to the Seagram liquor fortune paid $5 million for a new Scottsdale home.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Placed between the gums and cheeks, these small sachets (sometimes flavored with mint or fruit) deliver a quick dose of caffeine right into the bloodstream.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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An employee said the restaurant is also considering selling chocolate, strawberry or Oreo cookie flavored cream puffs.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kids typically say it while tapping their middle or index finger against their thumb, often with a hint of sass.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
29 July 2025
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Although scaled down in cast and production size to fit the 194-seat Solana Beach theater, this rollicking comedy has lost none of it rapier wit and sass.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Take, for instance, another women’s sports team that had the gall to outperform their male counterparts, the U.S. Women’s National Team.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Aug. 2025
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People were essentially imprisoned in their homes, yet Newsom had the gall to dine mask-free at French Laundry with lobbyists.—
Houman Hemmati,
Oc Register,
20 July 2025
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Systolic and diastolic blood pressure both increase over time with alcohol intake, according to a report published Aug. 14.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:02 p.m. Aug. 8 in the 1200 block of East Ogden Avenue.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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