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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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No one’s workday was ever overturned by a spicy Cook tweet.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The postgame scene eloquently explained why this series has become greasy, if not spicy.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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For example, avoid using one floral candle, one spiced simmer pot, and a citrus spray at the same time.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So, copy what’s in my cart and use the code PEOPLE25 to save on a high-shine lip treatment from Scarlett Johansson’s brand, The Outset, or a creamy lip balm from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop line.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spicy piri-piri chicken is popular, as is matapa—a traditional, creamy stew made from cassava leaves, coconut milk, and ground nuts, often served with succulent shellfish.—
Ali Pantony,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These adorable shortbread cookies are flavored with lemon oil and get their bright yellow color from turmeric.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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According to the store, the cake is flavored with vanilla and almond, filled with a mixture of raspberry puree, orange zest, and fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, and covered in Chantilly-mascarpone cream frosting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cabin conditions dull taste and dehydrate the body, making sugary or salty drinks less ideal.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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This may help you to drink more water and feel less tempted to reach for soda, juice, or other sugary beverages.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With the house code of the Serpenti with the flexible Tubogas bracelet, the watch is enriched with the Stud motif inspired by Bulgari’s jewelry identity.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This uranium component is enriched to between 5% and 20% of the uranium-235 isotope.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The hotel is very family-friendly, and cots (complete with sweet Ambasciatori Palace teddy bears) can be placed in all rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The study published in the journal Construction and Building Materials also revealed that the triangular and wavy forms significantly enhanced the beam's ability to handle post-cracking stress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Digest The entrance to the Colosseum in Rome has been renovated and enhanced with travertine marble by studio Stefano Boeri Interiors.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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