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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.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Stir in the pesto and half-and-half until the gnocchi are evenly sauced.
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Paul Stephen,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Feb. 2026
Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced.
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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.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Layer on the sauced chicken and finish with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The sauced spaghetti can be prepared and refrigerated up to 3 days in advance.
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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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This sweet and spicy guacamole contains chunks of golden mango mixed with a combination of jalapeño peppers and habanero pepper purée, plus onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, and, of course, Hass variety avocados.
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Even the sweet-and-spicy combinations showing up on menus this summer usually start with a base of garlic or ginger.
Verb
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The sauce is generously spiced and perfectly savory.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
Adjective
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Another must-visit is La Martinière, an Île de Ré ice cream institution, which pays homage to local harvests with flavors like potato and oysters with seaweed praline (creamy, briny, and strange, but worth a taste), plus crowd pleasers like caramel with fleur de sel (sea salt).
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But the Qatari plane separates itself most visibly with its lavish inside amenities — including creamy tan and leather furnishings, rugs, and artwork designed by the famed French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto.
Verb
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Hof Alma at Rina Rina’s signature tropical frozen gimlet is flavored with passion fruit, orange and lime juice with a base of gin.
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The base of this simple mocktail is a homemade ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.
Adjective
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Judge rules the federal government cannot block SNAP benefits from buying candy, soda and other sugary drinks, invalidating restrictions in 23 states.
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Young advises using tight-fitting lids and regularly cleaning the bins to remove food residue and sugary liquids.
Verb
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Nuclear reactors used for science experiments run on uranium enriched up to 20%.
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His deep insight and learning was a blessing to so many, and his lifelong generosity of spirit touched and enriched the lives of all who knew him.
Adjective
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The secret to this crowd-pleasing dip is the flavorful addition of sweet Vidalia onions.
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Each flower releases a sweet scent that can easily fill your entire walkway with fragrance.
Verb
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Both opted for rosy lips with a glossy finish—so chic—and a radiant complexion, enhanced by touches of peach blush.
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Decorative limestone and sandstone moldings adorned the building’s facades, while columns made from the same materials enhanced its splendor.
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“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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