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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
Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To celebrate his big expo win last weekend, Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm is offering 26% off pre-orders on gift boxes of these limited editions which, like all the sauces, are made, packaged and distributed at his warehouse/storefront on Railroad Street in Sandwich.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Incorporate it into sweet or savory cooking sauces.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
Transform leftover herbs into delicious sauces like salsa, chimichurri, or pesto to elevate everyday dishes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Porcini mushrooms are used in pasta dishes, risottos, sauces, soups, casseroles, and stews.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
From there, customers can select from a variety of meats, sauces and sides.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Stop by El Moro for artisanal vegan churros served with sweet dipping sauces or organic Mexican hot chocolates.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Starting April 29, KFC is offering a different $10 Deal of the Day every weekday, including a bucket of 24 chicken nuggets and four sauces on Monday and Friday, and 10 wings with two sauces on Wednesday.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 4 May 2026
To celebrate his big expo win last weekend, Chef Heatley’s Hot Pepper Farm is offering 26% off pre-orders on gift boxes of these limited editions which, like all the sauces, are made, packaged and distributed at his warehouse/storefront on Railroad Street in Sandwich.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Incorporate it into sweet or savory cooking sauces.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 1 May 2026
Transform leftover herbs into delicious sauces like salsa, chimichurri, or pesto to elevate everyday dishes.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Porcini mushrooms are used in pasta dishes, risottos, sauces, soups, casseroles, and stews.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
From there, customers can select from a variety of meats, sauces and sides.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast to typical airline food drowning in salt and sauces, the culinary offerings aboard Aero are a delight, with meals created in partnership with Erewhon, Spago, Parm, Sadelle’s and Flora Farms along with an open bar of top-shelf spirits and Veuve Clicquot champagne.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Stop by El Moro for artisanal vegan churros served with sweet dipping sauces or organic Mexican hot chocolates.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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Dips and dressings can contain more than 100 calories per 2 tablespoons.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Try sprinkling chia seeds over leafy greens, roasted vegetables, quinoa, or rice bowls or mixing them into dressings.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
27 Apr. 2026
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Across the property, robust cocktail and mocktail menus showcase fresh fruits and local liquors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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On top of high-quality tacos, Nixtaco also distills its own liquors.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Left Arrow Right Arrow Want two large pizzas and drinks at your door in just over four minutes?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Conversations, phone calls, or late-night drinks next door can be surprisingly noticeable, especially with the door open.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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This broke the solid waste into soluble monomers and alcohols that later served as hydrogen donors in the reaction.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Zaslav has become a symbol of a changing Hollywood, where jobs and budgets are being sacrificed to M&A and consolidation that enriches a handful of insiders.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Get the recipe > Maple syrup enriches the batter for this bread pudding redolent with cinnamon and studded with raisins.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The old competitive juices that took him so far in football are still there.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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