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as in dressings
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
the chef poured sauce over the meat just before he served it
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as in liquors
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
as soon as she returned home from the graveyard shift, she'd be hitting the sauce
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Recent Examples of sauces
Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Specifically, customers can choose from sauces like Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Buffalo Medium, Sweet Chili and Buffalo Burnin’ Hot or dry rubs including Lemon Pepper and Cajun-Style.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Most homemade cranberry sauces can last two weeks in the fridge, putting this batch's expiration date just a few days before Turkey Day.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Substitute it for sour cream or milk in sauces and dips.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Fast food restaurants have also made a concerted effort to attract Gen Z diners, with offerings including McDonald’s adult Happy Meals, Taco Bell’s customizable drinks, and KFC spinoff Saucy’s array of chicken tender dipping sauces.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The WhataWings are boneless, breaded Whatachick'n bites, tossed in your choice of sauces like Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, Honey BBQ or Honey Butter.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Fricassees, stews bound with creamy sauces.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The menu will include bone-in, boneless and cauliflower wings with an array of sauces, including seasonal flavors; salads; possibly sliders and snacks; as well as a full bar.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Specifically, customers can choose from sauces like Garlic Parmesan, Honey BBQ, Buffalo Mild, Spicy Garlic, Buffalo Medium, Sweet Chili and Buffalo Burnin’ Hot or dry rubs including Lemon Pepper and Cajun-Style.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Most homemade cranberry sauces can last two weeks in the fridge, putting this batch's expiration date just a few days before Turkey Day.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Substitute it for sour cream or milk in sauces and dips.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
Fast food restaurants have also made a concerted effort to attract Gen Z diners, with offerings including McDonald’s adult Happy Meals, Taco Bell’s customizable drinks, and KFC spinoff Saucy’s array of chicken tender dipping sauces.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025
Bowls used for cooked chicken and sauces were washed, but not properly sanitized.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The WhataWings are boneless, breaded Whatachick'n bites, tossed in your choice of sauces like Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, Honey BBQ or Honey Butter.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Fricassees, stews bound with creamy sauces.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
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However, in recipes where the onion flavor is meant to be subtle, such as in salads, dressings, or garnishes, chives can work well as a substitute.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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The dressings and sauces were tasty and brought every bowl up a level.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Dec. 2025
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In addition to cushy armchairs, cafe tables and a retail counter, the new space has a sweeping bar that offers alcohol-free or hemp-infused versions of hard liquors.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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After fermenting the beans with a mix of those microbes, the beans were dried and ground to produce cocoa liquors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the mint base contrasted with the purple detailing is playful and effortlessly spices up any outfit.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Military personnel and on-duty, uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can get free coffee and fountain drinks year-round, too.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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On Earth, methyl formate and acetaldehyde are used as industrial chemicals, methanol and ethanol are alcohols, and acetic acid is in vinegar.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Liquid chalk markers use various alcohols to create transferable liquid chalk that dries entirely on the board.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Browning the chicken first not only locks in juices but also leaves a fond in the Dutch oven that enriches the broth when deglazed with tomatoes and stock.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Simply refreshing the pot with fresh soil enriches the soil with essential nutrients for the roots.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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During the celebration, Kendall was presented with a white birthday cake adorned with black ribbons, white candles and shot bottles of 818 tequila (her alcohol brand).—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Transfer everything — tomatoes, shallots, juices — into a blender/processor.—
Francesca Giuliani Hoffman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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