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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
Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Beef or sausage fat can also be put to good use—for roasting potatoes or building savory sauces.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Use almond butter in sauces, marinades, or salad dressings.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Cooking cranberries into muffins or breads, sauces, side dish casseroles, pancakes, or pies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Think baked dishes, one-pan pastas, or rich but approachable sauces.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The restaurant prides itself on its award-winning dry rub, BBQ and red hot sauces.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
All the sauces really kinda have that same body flavor, almost texture profile, with each spot just having their own individual identity to it.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The entrees will be served with dipping sauces.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Pastas in rich sauces, hearty soups filled with beans and sausage, and winter greens sautéed with seafood exemplify why restaurant industry surveys and internet searches find Italian American among the most popular cuisines in the US.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Beef or sausage fat can also be put to good use—for roasting potatoes or building savory sauces.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Use almond butter in sauces, marinades, or salad dressings.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Cooking cranberries into muffins or breads, sauces, side dish casseroles, pancakes, or pies.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Think baked dishes, one-pan pastas, or rich but approachable sauces.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
The restaurant prides itself on its award-winning dry rub, BBQ and red hot sauces.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
All the sauces really kinda have that same body flavor, almost texture profile, with each spot just having their own individual identity to it.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
The entrees will be served with dipping sauces.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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Many cases can be managed with antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and protective dressings, the 2010 study from the Royal Veterinary College reported.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Use them as a dip, spread, or topping for toast, or add them to dressings or stir-fries.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the festival has expanded its offerings to attendees, including beers from outside the country, non-alcoholic beers, ciders and even some hard liquors.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Hoka and Ugg footwear, Louis Vuitton products and specialty liquors were among the merchandise driving consumer interest on the first day.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 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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The former chairman of Newmark, a major commercial real estate firm, also had drinks on another occasion in 2011 with Epstein and corresponded with him about the construction of a building across the street from both of their homes.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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Mercer Boarini and her team also collaborate closely with executive chefs, designing new drinks for restaurant openings and seasonal menu changes.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sugar alcohols are known to cause digestive side effects in some people, such as bloating, gas, and diarrhea, especially when eaten in large portions.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Their approach uses alcohols in combination with an inexpensive, widely available iron catalyst, offering a sustainable and practical solution.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Nov. 2025
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The passionate youthfulness here and the spa’s holistic, restorative aura might seem like odd bedfellows, but the chemistry between the two enriches rather than contradicts the overall vibe of cool, refined, New York-ness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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What happens here, quietly and without much fuss, enriches the lives of many who shop at and support the thrift shop.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Berkeley Police, a resident on the 800 block of Colusa Avenue in North Berkeley notified firefighters on Friday about several bottles of hazardous substances in their basement.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The pursuers yelled taunts, threw bottles, and expected the two women to settle their differences with a fistfight, according to court records.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Place this pan on a cookie sheet with sides to catch juices that spill.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is also a grab and go market for iced coffees, pastries and juices throughout the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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