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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
Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Trattoria on Main is slated to take over the space, bringing fresh pasta, sauces and more to the historic downtown district.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Seven played on soy sauce base sauces in dry storage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
While steeped in tradition, her recipes feel modern too, finding brightness through herby, vinegar-laden sauces that top seasonal dishes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Consider these new wing sauces (also available in premium BBQ sauces) your new co-chef.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell also plans to introduce new versions of nuggets with different seasonings, inspired by its line of sauces, including Diablo Sauce and variants with notes of Doritos Cool Ranch and Flamin’ Hot.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.
—Dominic Green, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Trattoria on Main is slated to take over the space, bringing fresh pasta, sauces and more to the historic downtown district.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Seven played on soy sauce base sauces in dry storage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
While steeped in tradition, her recipes feel modern too, finding brightness through herby, vinegar-laden sauces that top seasonal dishes.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
The colorful, flavorful wrappers are as fun as the fillings (which range from cilantro or kimchi pork to butternut squash and shrimp to tofu, mushroom and kale), and the variety of dipping sauces (classic, ginger smash, gochujang and old godmother spicy peanut) make every bite an adventure.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
Consider these new wing sauces (also available in premium BBQ sauces) your new co-chef.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Signature Everyday Pan Combining the benefits of a braiser with the ease of a frying or sauté pan, this piece features the depth and wide surface area that is perfect for pan roasting, frying, making one-pan meals, simmering sauces, and more.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
Taco Bell also plans to introduce new versions of nuggets with different seasonings, inspired by its line of sauces, including Diablo Sauce and variants with notes of Doritos Cool Ranch and Flamin’ Hot.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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Stipends and guards are temporary dressings on a chronic wound.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The usual navy and white dressings were replaced by the NCAA’s vibrant blue and orange color scheme, and March Madness banners covered every table and railing around the perimeter of the court.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Ethanol, the type of alcohol in spirits, has a much lower freezing point than water, meaning high-proof liquors remain liquid even at subzero temperatures.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
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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Coffee shops and cocktail bars emblazoned their drinks with the logo of the band’s new album.—
Michelle Ye Hee Lee,
Washington Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cocktails like the Gimlet that had long been understood as gin stalwarts were treated as vodka drinks by default.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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Even if a fragrance features those winning base notes that Morgan outlined, a formulation that relies heavily on synthetics or alcohols may be a red flag for smelling cheap.—
Alexis Berger,
StyleCaster,
16 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
Verb
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Brown, in this revival, enriches and complicates the tensions that already exist in LaChiusa and Wolfe’s text.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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An awareness of this history enriches the silence of a silent retreat.—
Daniel M. Stuart,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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For decades kosher drinkers trailed broader trends, remaining associated with sweet wines long after the general market had shifted toward dry, higher-quality bottles.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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Old Forester High Angels’ Share Rye is available now at the distillery and select Kentucky retailers (SRP $65) in 375-ml bottles.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Arden's Gardens juices are seen at the juicing plant in East Point on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the juices have thickened slightly, about 5 minutes.—
Demi Lovato,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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