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Recent Examples of sauced
Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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
Adjective
Supporters were spilling over each other in the stands and pressed up against the railings, sauced and sweaty and singing and cheering their boys on.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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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Those are followed by a look inside Milpero’s fermentation room, where a sample drink acts as a midway digestif for the spicy, spectacular hot courses served later in the night.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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This spicy and creamy queso is taken up a notch with a layer of creamy guacamole.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Verb
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This bright, gently spiced yellow squash soup is exactly that.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 May 2026
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These eggs get rolled in breadcrumbs and topped with a golden filling spiced with cayenne pepper and hot sauce.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Bedrooms are creamy cocoons that wouldn’t look out of place in contemporary hotels in global capitals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Robed in a blanket of creamy, melty cheddar cheese, these simple beef enchiladas are always a crowd-pleaser.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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If bubbles aren’t your thing, there are also sweet coffee cocktails flavored like Reese’s, Snickers or Cinnamon Toast, espresso martini options with mocha and salted caramel or Bloody Marys.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Oatmeal can be flavored with sweeteners, fruits, nuts, or spices.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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For a healthier dirty soda, start with a sparkling water base, add fresh juice or fruit puree instead of sugary syrup, and mix in low-fat or nonfat milks or creamers.—
Lisa Rapaport,
EverydayHealth.com,
18 May 2026
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The podcast sponsors include the Southern Company, a major utility; the American Beverage Association, which represents the makers of sugary soda; Polymarket, an online prediction market; and the Merchants Payments Coalition, a group pushing for legislation to reduce credit-card swipe fees.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In his suit, the billionaire claimed OpenAI breached its charitable trust and that Altman and Brockman enriched themselves at his expense.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Musk argues that Altman and others violated the company's founding mission as a charitable trust and unjustly enriched themselves by creating a for-profit division that consumed the original nonprofit.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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As if holiday poolside lounging (and shopping) couldn’t get any sweeter, so many deals are 60 percent off or more.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The agency has authorized vaping products from five companies while rejecting millions of other applications, mainly due to the presence of fruit, candy and other sweet flavors that were deemed appealing to kids.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The club permitted various non-Jewish groups to use its meeting halls, which enhanced relations between the communities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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The house was built with a steel frame, eliminating the need for interior columns, which enhanced daylight, circulation and sightlines throughout the interior.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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