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 And, to make your fridge smell extra fresh and clean, wipe it down with vinegar and water. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 Rapinchuk suggests running a monthly cleaning cycle appropriate for your appliance, noting that some machines do this with hot water or use a washing machine cleaner tablet or white vinegar. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026 Beefy tomato slices splashed with buttermilk dressing and earthy, concentrated tomato vine vinegar. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Place the vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser tray to ensure it is released at the right point in the wash cycle. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 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
  • Fusion energy has long promised virtually limitless, low-carbon power by mimicking the physical reactions that fuel the Sun.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine's priorities for the talks were halting strikes on energy and critical infrastructure, unblocking Black Sea grain shipments and expanding prisoner exchanges.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The spacious marble bathrooms come with Japanese toilets, which is reason enough to book, in my opinion, and the minibar came thoughtfully stocked with local wines and juices.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Trump did nationalize the election, hold his rallies, and summon the party to Dallas for a midterm convention to juice turnout and get the coalition on book.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Ultimately, the United States must remember that its external competitiveness will flow from its internal vigor.
    — Ali Wyne, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Many markets listed on bet365 offer competitive odds and lower vigor.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Study participants who drank warm water were also able to pass gas significantly earlier than those who did not.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The island lies off Iran's southern coast, near the Strait of Hormuz, the vital artery for oil and gas that has become a flashpoint in the war.
    — Jack Sommers, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • The pork belly is made up of bread and soy protein and to resemble the meat’s fat, a combination of potato and tapioca starches.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Less-ripe bananas contain more resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that resists breakdown, helping to slow digestion and potentially improve glucose handling.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • In addition to nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger, the filling features Chinese five-spice and Sichuan pepper.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For those looking for a stew-like meal with winter approaching, the eatery serves Papaitan, a Filipino soup with meat, ginger, garlic, onions, Thai chili peppers and other animal organs.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • Bowl of food stored on top of uncovered beans in the prep table.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Found naturally in berries, beans, vegetables, tea, and a variety of other plant foods, certain polyphenols are being investigated for their effects on lymphatic function.
    — Marie Bladt, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • This is far too much literalism — not to mention the dash of inconsistency added by the motionless curtains paired with the storm FX — for such an innately wonky drama to handle without going stiff and dull in the process.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This was ideal for my family as our daughter could have her own room but not need a key to access our room, giving her a dash of independence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of dash

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