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Recent Examples of sauced
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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
Adjective
The sauced spaghetti can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
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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The dinner menu spotlights the local bounty and skews Mediterranean with standouts such as the laffa (a chewier pita) with baba ganoush or a spicy carrot harissa dip and lamb sliders with mango jam and shallot pickle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Draped over crisp salmon like in this rice bowl (mole instead of spicy mayo; radishes instead of cucs); this is a form of recipe development, sewing together patches into a colorful quilt.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The base starts with a cake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
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Lego’s classic button-mashing combat is spiced up with dodge and parry prompts to evade gunfire and counter incoming attacks.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Keep an eye out for changes in any liqueurs with a creamy base.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Instead of overpowering the dish, the mustard gave it a savory flavor that balanced nicely with the creamy texture of the potatoes.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
Verb
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By the end of the process, the whey is a fine powder that can be flavored or sweetened before it's packaged and sold.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Each can is naturally flavored and has zero grams of sugar.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Swapping sugary drinks for water or unsweetened options and eating more whole, fiber-rich foods can help support liver health over time.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
30 May 2026
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Among people with a history of adenomas, those who got less exercise and had less healthy diets (higher in sugary drinks and lower in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) had more of the microbes typically elevated for people with both adenomas and colorectal cancer.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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His contributions to our music and his friendship enriched our lives beyond measure.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Uranium is a key nuclear fuel that can be used to build a nuclear bomb if enriched to high levels.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Upgraded features include enhanced on-and-off loading, including the ability for families to roll strollers directly into the glass cabin with ease.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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The study examined 518 manager-subordinate relationships and found that this leadership approach enhanced both employee thriving and performance through stronger positive job attitudes.—
Mary Hemphill,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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