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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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Bowls have purple rice and leafy greens as a base, then customizable proteins and sauces.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the dipping sauces.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Stir lentils into soups or pasta sauces to stretch ground meat.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
This option is high in sodium, so it’s best enjoyed as-is without extra sauces.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Their berries are great for smoothies, jams, and sauces.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Dressings and sauces are made in-house.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Fallon has reportedly nixed a line of pasta sauces he was set to release with music mogul Tommy Mottola due to the latter’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
Bowls have purple rice and leafy greens as a base, then customizable proteins and sauces.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
Don’t forget the dipping sauces.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Stir lentils into soups or pasta sauces to stretch ground meat.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 23 Feb. 2026
This option is high in sodium, so it’s best enjoyed as-is without extra sauces.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026
Their berries are great for smoothies, jams, and sauces.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Dressings and sauces are made in-house.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Jimmy Fallon has reportedly nixed a line of pasta sauces he was set to release with music mogul Tommy Mottola due to the latter’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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Strain the peel before using the syrup to sweeten drinks, desserts, or even dressings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ken’s line of ranch dressings is among the most popular on the market.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 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
Noun
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The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many cruise lines offer perks and discounts that go far beyond the basics, such as elevated dining experiences, unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and, in some cases, pre- and post-cruise hotels and/or airfare.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most people tolerate monk fruit well, but blends that include sugar alcohols (like erythritol) may cause digestive symptoms in some individuals.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sugar alcohols contain fewer calories and are slowly digested, helping prevent sharp spikes in blood sugar.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 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
Noun
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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As if this doesn’t make Seed to Table enough of a destination, the grocery store hosts live music every evening, plus a selection of happy hours like $2 Buck Tuesday, where bottles and cans of craft beer are $2 off.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In a large Dutch oven, combine the can of tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, and vinegar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Four bars serve drinks like fresh juices and local beers.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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