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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 Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Meals are often paired with a variety of dipping sauces, creating a hands-on, interactive dining experience that combines socializing with cooking.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
All of her pastas, all her sauces, are great.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Yes, those troublesome splatter marks from salad dressings, pasta sauces, marinades and burgers are particularly stubborn.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Sorrel has beautiful red-veined leaves that can be eaten fresh in salads or pureed into tangy sauces for fish.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
They were filled with fresh produce, meat and fish, as well as teas, sauces, jams, baked goods, spice blends and more.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Meals are also fully customizable, with add-ons such as jalapeños, avocado and bacon, and a variety of sauces to choose from.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mix hummus into dips or sauces.
—Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Meals are often paired with a variety of dipping sauces, creating a hands-on, interactive dining experience that combines socializing with cooking.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
All of her pastas, all her sauces, are great.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026
Yes, those troublesome splatter marks from salad dressings, pasta sauces, marinades and burgers are particularly stubborn.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Sorrel has beautiful red-veined leaves that can be eaten fresh in salads or pureed into tangy sauces for fish.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
They were filled with fresh produce, meat and fish, as well as teas, sauces, jams, baked goods, spice blends and more.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Not in Tempo—all of my proteins were well-seasoned and tender, the vegetables retained texture instead of dissolving into mush, and sauces were bright and flavorful.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
Meals are also fully customizable, with add-ons such as jalapeños, avocado and bacon, and a variety of sauces to choose from.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Use it in marinades and dressings.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Like the winter games, these drinks mix the old and the new—classic liquors with fresh flavors.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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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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On top of the internet, the 2010s had a city ordinance that prevented newsstands from selling food and drinks, which Da Costa notes was an important source of side income for many.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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That's the message first responders want to send to teens and their parents, urging the latter to have conversations with their children about flammable items like alcohols, nail polish removers and hair sprays.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Three of the seven sugar substitutes involved in the study—erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol—belong to a category known as sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners that can be found in sweet treats like candy, ice cream, baked goods, and protein bars (and can cause digestive symptoms), for example.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Iranian regime is a theocratic autocracy controlled by religious figureheads and hardliners fully committed to the system that enriches and bestows power upon them today.—
Alexander Langlois,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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And that only enriches and deepens that original story for us.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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The highlight of a treatment may well be the moments before and after, sipping the juices and teas brewed from the herbs just plucked from the grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bespectacled local celebrity seemingly has it together — riding his recumbent bike to and from work each day, drinking healthy green juices, playing board games with his family on the weekends.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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