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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
Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
For the past year, around 154,000 new households purchased a jar of Carbone sauce each month.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The Walmart-exclusive meal adds dessert-friendly spices like cinnamon, brown sugar and molasses to the bright orange cheesy sauce.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Boiled potatoes, on the other hand, can be ready to mash, smash, or sauce in as little as 15 minutes.
—Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
For the past year, around 154,000 new households purchased a jar of Carbone sauce each month.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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Another example would be the resurgence of Christian Louboutins, the fire-truck-red stilettos once synonymous with 2000s power dressing.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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From shearling and calf hair to beading and fuzzy fringe, discover the elements that transform everyday dressing into an immersive celebration of imagination and personal style, ahead.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Charlamagne is the mouth, Dollie is the muscle — the one who makes sure ideas turn into institutions.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The picture shows the poster holding the feline’s mouth open with their hands to get a clear shot of his gums, which, in the clip, appear covered in small brown spots, both on the upper and lower parts.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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New York — Tech stocks took a bruising this week as nerves persist about expensive valuations and a potential artificial intelligence bubble.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are beer stands, dessert carts and liquor bars throughout the ballpark.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Victor Schwartz, a wine and liquor importer, spoke to ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The cake is Darjeeling tea–flavored, which is the Champagne of teas, just like Budweiser is the Champagne of beers and Lemon Spindrift is the Champagne of seltzers.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cherry-flavored, spicy soda was given a quirky name to compete with the doctor.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Since its first drink in 1954, Harry's Banana Farm in the West Palm Beach area of Florida has been serving up well drinks and plenty of sass, which can usually be seen on the ever-changing and cheekily phrased marquee sign out front.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Signs of sass becoming a problem include growling or snapping, guarding objects, ignoring basic commands persistently, or biting and destroying items.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their unlikely friendship ended in February 1987, when Warhol died suddenly after a complicated gall bladder operation.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The ability of the Broncos’ core four pass-rushers up front to win one-on-ones — Cooper, NFL sack leader Nik Bonitto, Zach Allen, Franklin-Myers — and the secondary’s ability to win in man coverage on the back-end has given coordinator Vance Joseph the ingredients and the gall of a mad scientist.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Elevate your head and avoid late-night meals or alcohol to prevent heartburn.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Investigators believe that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs does not appear to be a factor in the collision.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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