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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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The minibar brimmed with complimentary sodas, addictively spicy small-batch pimento cheese Lowcountry Kettle Chips, and lemon sugar cookies from Charleston’s Own.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the kids are pushing for a Big Mac or Chick-fil-A spicy deluxe chicken sandwich, but the budget can’t support it, there’s a hack for that.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gordita gets filled with tender octopus slowly cooked in a concentrated, gently spiced stew of guajillo chile, tomato, and chicharrón prensado—a textural marvel of both softness and crunch.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until creamy and slightly thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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KitchenAid immersion blenders fit neatly in mason jars to mix creamy and delicious smoothies every time.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The low-performing chefs are Rhoda, whose lamb confuses the kids; Sherry, whose grits were oddly flavored; and Oscar, whose puff pastry soaked up all the deep-fryer oil.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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After cooking low and slow, the vegetables will be done to perfection, and the chicken will be flavored with salt, pepper, and paprika, and infused with the flavors and aromas of garlic and thyme.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From jazz history to sweet sugary beignets, here’s your day-by-day blueprint for hitting all the best spots and taking in the sights during your trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every bite delivers layers of texture finished with a drizzle of sugary glaze that adds just the right touch of old-fashioned bakery charm.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pahlavi enriched himself and used American aid to fund the military while many Iranians lived in poverty.—
Jeffrey Fields,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2026
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Soils enriched by bean plants provide an ideal growing environment for cucumbers and other heavy feeders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Jayden is a sweet, funny, and bright young boy with a joyful and engaging personality.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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So all that sweet flavor is preserved.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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