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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Hawaiian pizza is a pie that's traditionally topped with pineapple, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and either ham or bacon.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
At Hawksmoor, Gustafson suggests wines of different weight, body and temperature depending on the cut of steak and sauce a guest chooses.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2024
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Noun
About the Petite Cooker For $175, these two-quart pots are perfect for steaming grains, simmering sauces, and more.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Hawaiian pizza is a pie that's traditionally topped with pineapple, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and either ham or bacon.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Pasta with cherry tomato–yogurt whey sauce Make a Loaded Taco Sweet Potato with new ‘Plantifully Simple’ cookbook
Moving in retirement?
—Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
At Hawksmoor, Gustafson suggests wines of different weight, body and temperature depending on the cut of steak and sauce a guest chooses.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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This goes beyond formulaic capsule wardrobe dressing, and instead, relies on individuality and preferences.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fall 2025 will also see the brand expanding its range of offerings to include leather and denim for a wardrobe that accommodates the designer’s take on smart dressing.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But sarcasm can also derail a conversation and leave a bad taste in people’s mouths.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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De Niro will be – once again – wrapping his mouth around words by GoodFellas screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi, who pens the screenplay for The Alto Knights, a project that is said to have been in the works from Pileggi since the '70s.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the December consumer price index, released Wednesday, likely helped soothe some of those nerves.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
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The occipital nerves are located here and extend up the back of your head.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Residents ride their motorbike past a burning liquor store during the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Wednesday.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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Will liquor stores in Fort Worth open during the snow?—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to Your Super, add two teaspoons of powder to water or a smoothie. Taste: This has a traditional greens taste, as it's formulated without any flavoring agents.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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The resulting style is lighter than Brandy de Jerez but deeper colored and flavored than Cognac.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mya Hooten, Minnesota: A three-time Big Ten champion on floor exercise, Hooten is a powerhouse who brings sass to her fun choreography and knows how to nail a landing.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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And at the American Express stage, the classy, Stagecoach sass of cowboy boots and hats swaying to American superstar Chris Stapleton.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
11 Oct. 2024
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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Jason, who Reed has the gall to say might not be worth avenging, does Helen one more good turn from beyond the grave.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
6 Dec. 2024
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Park rental permits are required if there will be more than 25 people attending an event, if alcohol will be present and/or if the users are planning to use the district’s fire rings, fire pits or grills or are bringing a large tent, multiple tents or inflatable entertainment.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2025
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Luscious stone fruit and red apple aromas lead to a harmonious blend of alcohol and sweetness on the palate.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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