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
To remove salt stains, use a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar to gently blot them away.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Joly's 80% vinegar was sold through Amazon between May 2025 and November 2025 for roughly $23, the notice says.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not, repeat, do not ever use bleach and vinegar at the same time for anything.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 16 Feb. 2026
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Joly's 80% vinegar was sold through Amazon between May 2025 and November 2025 for roughly $23, the notice says.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Do not, repeat, do not ever use bleach and vinegar at the same time for anything.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 16 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
Noun
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The roster will need more juice at some point, but has a good number of veteran position players and pitchers who profile as no worse than average.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Its basic ingredients include tequila, lime juice (ideally freshly squeezed), orange liqueur like triple sec, and usually salt on the rim.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Lunar New Year today greets us with the Year of the Horse, an animal celebrated for its vigor, confidence, and an unshakable belief that speed alone constitutes direction.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Suckers can be stimulated to grow for a variety of reasons, such as the vigor of a plant’s root system in situations where the plant is grafted (as many non-native witchhazels and tree cultivars are).—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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On even longer timescales, the remnant black holes that were created, whether from stellar explosions, neutron star mergers, a collapsing gas cloud, or having grown into supermassive behemoths, will all evaporate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump has long touted – and exaggerated – the effects of lower gas prices.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gluten-Free Bread Gluten-free bread is typically made with corn, cassava, potato, tapioca, and rice starch.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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According to Kessler, manufacturers took starch and converted it into a variety of ingredients.—
Sarah Koch,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Sharp suggests looking for meals with beans, lentils, whole grains, or vegetables near the top of the ingredient list, and aiming for about 3–5 grams of fiber per serving as a baseline.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Just like cabbage, beans attract specific pests like a Mexican bean beetle, but when planted next to rosemary, the scent of the plants is masked to deter bugs.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Cinnamon, ginger powder, nutmeg, clove and cardamom to use in baked goods.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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This spice has an earthy smell with hints of ginger and orange scents.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, Cuba may be experiencing the most profound moment of economic uncertainty that the island’s residents have endured in decades if not over their entire lives.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Salazar-Thompson’s ingenious new version of Hammett’s noir masterpiece features five versatile performers transforming between roles to bring 1920s San Francisco’s underbelly to hilarious life.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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