as in juice
active strength of body or mind
glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vinegar
Running an empty hot-water cycle with white vinegar or a machine-cleaning tablet once a month can keep odors and buildup in check.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Running an empty hot cycle with a washing machine cleaner or white vinegar once a month can help keep buildup in check.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
A little kick from Cajun seasoning, plus a splash of vinegar, and touch of brown sugar round things out.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Running an empty hot cycle with a washing machine cleaner or white vinegar once a month can help keep buildup in check.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
A little kick from Cajun seasoning, plus a splash of vinegar, and touch of brown sugar round things out.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
Noun
-
Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Strawberries, sugar, lemon, and lime juice create the base layer with the same repeated by substituting blueberries for the top layer, while the middle is an ice cream-like custard.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The pivot in recent weeks toward attacking Iranian infrastructure is the predictable reaction to the failure to appreciate the vigor of the ethic of resistance.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Nematodes can be a problem in Dietes and tend to reduce plant vigor and lead to yellowing or chlorosis of the foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The federal gas tax money goes directly into the federal Highway Trust Fund, which, just like others, is gradually becoming underfunded, Hoffer said.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Nearby accommodations are often inflated during April’s festival season and those driving into the fest are also facing a recent surge in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran.—
Senior Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
As bananas ripen and turn yellow, their starch converts into natural sugars.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Though results vary based on flour type, baking process, and other factors, the sourdough fermentation process generally raises bread's resistant starch content.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
There's nothing not to like about this tortilla soup filled with beans, corn, and tomatoes.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
-
But a metals price rise in international trade won’t cause double-digit rises in household costs of Bush beans or Budweiser beer in merely a few weeks.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Garlic and ginger also season the dish.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
If convicted as charged, Cruz faces up to life in state prison.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Levin, typically springy, glowered as Wolf told them about how the shutdown had devastated her life.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
