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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
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjust seasonings as desired, adding more sauce, a squeeze of lime juice and salt to taste.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Diners there can order their steaks au poivre or sauced with housemade bordelaise, bearnaise or chimichurri.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Dollop it onto a bacon-and-cheddar burger with a few dill slices for a bright, savory sauce that pairs well with pickles.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjust seasonings as desired, adding more sauce, a squeeze of lime juice and salt to taste.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Slice the tenderloin to desired thickness and drizzle sauce over top.
—CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
Diners there can order their steaks au poivre or sauced with housemade bordelaise, bearnaise or chimichurri.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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Just like in the fall, layering is key to spring dressing.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cornbread dressing is a Southern favorite on any holiday spread, and this delicious recipe uses your slow-cooker to cut down on active time and dirty dishes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These silicone bottles are BPA-free and easy to clean with a wide mouth opening.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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So much for my unsmiling open mouth in my 2026 passport photo.—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There, Linda lies in the sand, attempting the breath work that's meant to calm her nerves.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stocks have been jolted by nerves about the Middle East conflict disrupting the global flow of oil and reigniting inflation at a time when the US labor market appears to be on shaky ground.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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The city of Aurora is working to establish rules around the sale of liquor and other alcohol at the new Hollywood Casino resort, which is set to open within the next few months.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The one-time extension does not affect Sunday alcohol sale hours for liquor, grocery or convenience stores.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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They’re flavored with Earl Grey tea and white chocolate, which gives the treats a creamy dairy flavor.—
Restaurant Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your family will rave about the rich gravy, flavored with stout, balsamic vinegar, and a couple of tablespoons of instant dark-roast coffee.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Okay, Joy, get in there with the sass!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Her sass pretty much sealed the deal on our guesses.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
21 Jan. 2026
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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The documents that Dooley was now handling were barely yellowed, their edges lightly frayed, the oak gall ink ranging from brown to black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers studying the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS have discovered the comet is unusually rich in alcohol — a chemical clue that could reveal how planets and icy bodies form around other stars.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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