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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Drizzle sauce over pasta and vegetables in each container.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Christina Manian, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Frappé for a sweet seasonal treat McDonald’s is turning up the flavor this fall with a new sauce that’s equal parts bold and smooth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This is the same Hot Ones sauce that guests are required to add to their final wing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Drizzle sauce over pasta and vegetables in each container.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
This sauce is also the perfect way to add just a small amount of unsweetened dark chocolate into your day.
—Christina Manian, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Frappé for a sweet seasonal treat McDonald’s is turning up the flavor this fall with a new sauce that’s equal parts bold and smooth.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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This dressing is tender and moist in the middle, but crispy on top.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tyla‘s take on nautical dressing ushered in a new wave on the styling trend, wearing a design by George Trochopoulos for the 2025 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on Thursday night.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That almost makes up for the confessional interview done with a snorkel in his mouth.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Stause is shown having foundation applied to her face while Peace holds a makeup puff in his mouth.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both ends of the leash will simply enjoy having people pet the therapy dog, chat with the handler, try to calm their nerves before running their big race, and, hopefully, have a significant, measurable feeling of relaxation.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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All the while, Yelchin, Stewart, Alia Shawkat, and Imogen Poots imbue their disparate characters with inner lives that make each successive shock that much more nerve-fraying.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to the Maryland Lottery, the liquor store will receive $500 for selling a winner ticket.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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As a result, many civil servants are wary of serving baijiu at government functions; others are skirting the rule by disguising the clear liquor as water.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mild, hot, or even turkey sausage are good choices, but avoid sweet or maple-flavored, as the cornbread muffins add enough sweetness already.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
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Pan de muerto, a traditional sweet bread, decorated with dough shaped cross-bones, flavored with orange zest and topped with sugar, is often enjoyed on the holiday.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 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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Mix four tablespoons of the alcohol and four drops of the soap into the one-liter spray bottle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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Paul's blood-alcohol level was three times the legal limit, and he was subsequently charged with three felony counts, including boating under the influence, causing death.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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