as in juice
active strength of body or mind
glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years
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Recent Examples of vinegar
Putnam opened our second bag of salt and vinegar, then carefully split one seam and spread the crisps out a bit.
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Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
What actually delivers the benefits: yogurt with live active cultures, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso, tempeh and pickles fermented in salt brine rather than vinegar.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
As legend goes, Portuguese sailors brought those very hot chiles from West Africa back to their country, where chicken became the culinary canvas for this spice, with the addition of garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whisk lemon juice, rice vinegar, avocado oil, honey, salt and pepper in a measuring cup, then pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
What actually delivers the benefits: yogurt with live active cultures, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, miso, tempeh and pickles fermented in salt brine rather than vinegar.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
As legend goes, Portuguese sailors brought those very hot chiles from West Africa back to their country, where chicken became the culinary canvas for this spice, with the addition of garlic, lemon juice and vinegar.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Whisk lemon juice, rice vinegar, avocado oil, honey, salt and pepper in a measuring cup, then pour dressing over vegetables and toss well.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
Noun
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The 6-3, 241-pound Joly would be the direct backup to Dalton Kincaid from a skill set perspective, and could give the Bills some more juice at tight end.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The New England cannabis convention going on the same day in Boston has more juice than the GOP confab in Worcester.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This approach eliminates the federal gas and diesel taxes, lowering gas prices and reducing the pain at the pump.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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The price of gas has risen more than 30% since the start of the war.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These structures are envelopes of starch that shift and settle at the bottom of plant cells, helping the organisms to detect changes in their position and stability—and to tell germinating seeds in which direction to grow their roots.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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This gigantic starch storage structure ensures rapid growth in the spring since the plant is deciduous and dies back during the winter.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avoid planting garlic near peas, beans, and asparagus, as garlic may compete with these vegetables for nutrients (particularly nitrogen), inhibit their growth, and reduce their yield.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Plant them alongside companion plants like potatoes, peppers, beans, or peas, but avoid garlic, onions, and other cruciferous plants that may increase the risk of both plants suffering from a fungal disease that causes swollen roots and eventual death.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Effortlessly grate garlic, ginger, hard cheeses, spices and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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You will be assigned a personal chef who cooks breakfast and dinners that are low in carbs but high in flavors, headlining the palate-cleansing Asian flavors of chili, ginger, and lime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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The series is a deep dive into one of America’s most famous families, exploring the lives, relationships and defining moments that shaped the Kennedy dynasty.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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