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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
Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The sauces started at 1,900 Scoville units and worked their way up to 135,000-plus Scovilles on the ninth wing.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The meal would have been served family style, with many dishes laid out on the table all at once, next to their accompanying sauces and jellies.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken, Seafood and Chicken Wraps with signature Crumblies, sauces, and other ingredients in a warm tortilla were among the recipes tested.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
One of our favorites is a gorgeous bamboo charcuterie board that comes with ceramic bowls for jams or sauces, cheese knives, and little signs for customization.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Epic Wings will be taking over the former Breakfast Republic space near the Village Green at the shopping center, serving up original style Buffalo wings and chicken tenderloin strips to be dunked in a variety of sauces, along with fries, pizza sticks and salads.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Beginning September 30, the chain is adding for a limited time Red Chimichurri, a new side that targets younger eaters looking for spicy flavors and sauces.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
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Cold beer and hot wings, with a variety of sauces and seasonings, top the menu.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The sauces started at 1,900 Scoville units and worked their way up to 135,000-plus Scovilles on the ninth wing.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The meal would have been served family style, with many dishes laid out on the table all at once, next to their accompanying sauces and jellies.
—Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken, Seafood and Chicken Wraps with signature Crumblies, sauces, and other ingredients in a warm tortilla were among the recipes tested.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
One of our favorites is a gorgeous bamboo charcuterie board that comes with ceramic bowls for jams or sauces, cheese knives, and little signs for customization.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Epic Wings will be taking over the former Breakfast Republic space near the Village Green at the shopping center, serving up original style Buffalo wings and chicken tenderloin strips to be dunked in a variety of sauces, along with fries, pizza sticks and salads.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
HexClad’s hybrid saucepan and lid set is a great little pan to have on hand for crafting the perfect sauces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Beginning September 30, the chain is adding for a limited time Red Chimichurri, a new side that targets younger eaters looking for spicy flavors and sauces.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
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Think kale, roasted squash, and cabbage—hearty, cold-weather vegetables that shine when tossed with sharp vinaigrettes, creamy dressings, or a little salty cheese.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 1919 the United States Congress passed an amendment to the Constitution prohibiting the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Oct. 2025
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This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If craft cocktails are more your speed, sip for a while at Blue Mountain Bistro to savor their twist on classic drinks.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sugar Alcohols Sugar alcohols like xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol are low-calorie sweeteners that are sometimes used as sugar substitutes.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a precaution, health and trade associations are urging consumers and bars to destroy or properly dispose of empty bottles to prevent counterfeiters from reusing them in the production of fake liquor.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is now expanding to include all 32 NHL teams, featuring more than 20 new apparel styles, as well as accessories such as bags, bottles, and hats.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republicans have found $124 billion in wasteful Medicare spending that enriches insurance companies at the expense of seniors and taxpayers.—
Mark Merritt,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rather than forcing companies to adopt entirely new systems, their platform enriches existing risk management, ERP, or SCM software.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Strain stock through a fine mesh sieve into a large stockpot, pushing on the solids to get all the juices.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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