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Recent Examples of sauced
Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
For a cheesy, creamy side that balances nicely with sweet-and-tangy sauced barbecue ribs, try old-school squash casserole.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Layer on the sauced chicken and finish with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Stir in the pesto and half-and-half until the gnocchi are evenly sauced.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
For a cheesy, creamy side that balances nicely with sweet-and-tangy sauced barbecue ribs, try old-school squash casserole.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Layer on the sauced chicken and finish with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauced
Adjective
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Grilled spam, traditionally served on rice cakes, is settled onto crispy hash browns, wrapped with nori and served with a side of spicy sriracha mayo.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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Or there’s the adobo pork, which is this tangy, spicy pork stew.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 May 2026
Verb
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The official tasting notes describe crisp oak, sweet vanilla, and candied fruit on the nose, followed by ripe berries, honey, and caramel on the palate, finishing with cherry and creamy barrel tones.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Six blue jars lined up in our mother’s pantry, with six blue silhouettes of sweet young nuns picking berries on their creamy white labels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Verb
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While lozenges are designed to taste unpleasant, nicotine pouches are often flavored with mint, coffee, cinnamon, or fruit.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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In a world of a million water options—sparkling, flavored, and about a zillion combinations of the two—my husband and I have a special place in our hearts (and our refrigerator) for coconut water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Since wasps like sugary foods, move hummingbird feeders away from home entrances, patios, and other areas where wasps could pose a threat.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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With so many products on the market, knowing what each formula actually delivers — and what dietitians and reviewers say about them — can make the difference between an effective hydration habit and a sugary placebo.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Yet Netflix still withholds crucial details about who receives this data, how identities are stitched and enriched, and how household-level projections power its ad-targeting reach.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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There’s still fissile material, highly enriched, that was not there at the beginning of his first term.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Izaiah is sweet, funny, and incredibly thoughtful, often bringing a positive and lighthearted energy to the people around him.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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This sort of attention to dessert is otherwise increasingly rare; too many ambitious kitchens pour all their resources into their savory menus and then punt on the sweet courses, serving a scoop of gelato in a fancy coupe, or a slice of cake assembled off-site.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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This sprawling resort has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation over the last 10-plus years, work that has refreshed rooms and the lobby, added a coffee shop, and enhanced wellness perks.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Additionally, the trails running through and around the outer edge of the forest will be enhanced to improve accessibility.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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