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vinegar

noun

ˈvi-ni-gər How to pronounce vinegar (audio)
Definition of vinegarnext
as in energy
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 Vinegar Acidic solutions like vinegar are a fan favorite of many eco-friendly cleaners, due to their innate ability to break down and lift stains from hard water, rust, and soap scum. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026 To make a vinegar weed killer, dilute it with water and a few drops of dish soap. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 Stir together cilantro, parsley, shallot, garlic, Fresno pepper, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 It’s brined, then dried with baking powder before it’s basted with roasted garlic, sherry vinegar, honey and mustard. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
  1. energy
  2. juice
  3. vigor
  4. gas
  5. starch
  6. ginger
  7. beans
  8. dash
Noun
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Baked in high-heat Gozney ovens, the crust stays crisp while trapping steam and rendering juices inside.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Although the menu will have similar influences to the flagship restaurant’s, mall diners will find a heavier focus on sandwiches and fresh juices, Mashal said.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.
    — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Four American tourists died on Friday after a building collapsed due to a gas explosion in Athens, Greece, in a neighborhood near the Acropolis.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The blast on Friday morning was believed to have been caused by a massive gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Thanks to their high levels of mostly soluble dietary fiber and resistant starch, chickpeas have a probiotic effect, acting as an energy source and encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 1-ounce formula is talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, and according to Native, it’s made with 10 ingredients, including tapioca starch.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • There is also the Go Away DOC with ginger, apple, olive oil and carrots, or the Pick Me Up with banana, apple, strawberries, and olive oil.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Honey-Garlic Chicken Honey, fresh ginger, chili-garlic sauce, garlic, and balsamic vinegar combine with a little butter to make a gorgeous glaze for chicken thighs.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • Simply increasing your intake of legumes, which includes beans, may be an effective way to drop body fat.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Drain, then rub beans between fingers to remove as many skins as possible.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Ryan Vilade and Diaz walked and as the Yankees mishandled a throw in attempting a double play on Liam Hicks’ grounder, Vilade made a heads-up dash for home.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • First was the Jeep with rubber ducks on the dash, followed by the F-150.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dash

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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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