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
After the attack, there was a strong, vinegar-like smell in the room, according to an Associated Press journalist who was there.
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Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Local media reported the liquid had an orange color and emitted a strong vinegar-like odor.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Lightly spray or dab white vinegar over the paste.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
The acid in vinegar helps break up the ice, and the warm water helps melt it down.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Michael Biesecker, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Local media reported the liquid had an orange color and emitted a strong vinegar-like odor.
—Philip Wang, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Lightly spray or dab white vinegar over the paste.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
The acid in vinegar helps break up the ice, and the warm water helps melt it down.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
Noun
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Once called ''the funniest woman on TV,'' Catherine O'Hara spends much of her time these days bellying up against a snooker table at the Squeeze Club, a Toronto juice bar and pool hall.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Moore is hopeful for another shipment to arrive soon, he's been forced to adapt by mixing in beet juice and sand with the salt.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Russia struck Ukrainian energy assets in several regions of Ukraine on Thursday but there were no strikes on those facilities overnight, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has spent decades growing its trade ties and bankrolling projects in the region, to boost transportation links and cut energy costs – cementing its own influence along the way.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Flowers that are well-suited to your garden’s growing conditions and that have a tendency to spread aggressively will do so with vigor.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer is a great way to improve the vigor of pothos, but too much can do more harm than good.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Themed decor featuring classic cars, gas pumps, and a true 1920s garage vibe.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Cosmic ray detectors hunt rare antideuterons as dark matter annihilation signatures—but galactic cosmic rays smashing into interstellar gas also produce them, creating background noise.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Short-Grain White Rice Short-grain white rice, like sushi rice, releases more starch than long-grain varieties, creating plump, sticky grains that cling together.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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The enzymes help break down proteins and starches in set-in stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dynamic duo beans and greens come together again in this pantry-friendly soup.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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This recipe is an amalgam of styles, with coffee and chocolate for complexity, hot sauce for kick and beans just because.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Instead, there is the smell of ginger and damp wood.—
Tommy Orange,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Some experts advise avoiding ginger supplements two weeks before and after surgery.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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Multiple royal watchers have claimed the prince has struggled to move beyond the fallout of his dramatic exit from royal life six years ago, citing professional setbacks and lingering personal tensions.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Years of reading ensued—books on art history, women in art, and Marina’s life and work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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