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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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Use it in marinades and dressings.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hot dogs, pretzels, glazes, and dressings—mustard is a condiment of many uses.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 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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Inside the multistory bar, there were overturned tables and drinks left behind by fleeing customers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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While Sophie's is currently closed for renovations, guests can enjoy meals and drinks at The Dean Bar, serving coffee, cocktails, and pints alongside breakfast, lunch, and dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Avoid artificial sweeteners and thickening agents, like sugar alcohols and guar gum, to prevent bloating.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 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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Punishments in the bill will increase for those who try to redeem out-of-state bottles in Connecticut.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Judging from the way Sam slopped wine into the glasses, at least five or six bottles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mushroom extracts never reported to the FDA were found in 428 products, including coffee, fruit and vegetable juices and nectars, soups, and milks, according to the investigation.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unlike stews, tagines use minimal liquid, relying on slow cooking and natural juices for bold, integrated flavors.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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