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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 The flavor, introduced in Canada decades ago, combines vinegar, garlic, dill and toasty potato in a single salty, tangy bite. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 Add bourbon, lemon, ginger, syrup, and vinegar, and shake with ice for eight to 10 seconds. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026 For stubborn buildup, consider using a soft toothbrush and a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 Toss and stir until the shallot starts to look wet, then pour in just enough vinegar to coat generously. — ABC News, 3 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
  • Researchers in the United States are shaping the nanoscience frontier, using atomic‑scale control to accelerate advances in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, sensing and medicine.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Oil prices edged higher Thursday as worries over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on energy supplies kept Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Nora has a beer with dinner, while Thomas opts for an apple juice… that comes in a box.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The club offered cool cocktails, like Honey Dew Wop, made with Ketel One vodka and honeydew juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • The slight worry is that Zheng will run out of gas at some point after coming through the qualifying tournament and winning six matches in New York.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Coal and gas supply roughly 70% of generation across the top six ASEAN data center markets.
    — Brian Wong, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Meals are frequently centered on a starch, such as pasta, risotto, or polenta, and are often paired with red or white wine.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Drinking apple cider vinegar before meals can help slow the rise of blood sugar by slowing the digestion of starches.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • Lafita's cart was filled with red roses and white ginger lilies, Cuba's national flower.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Lafita’s cart was filled with red roses and white ginger lilies, Cuba’s national flower.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • In addition to tomatoes and cucumbers, gardeners can expect abundant harvests of eggplants, beans, squash, and peppers throughout September, as fall crops move into the picture!
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Typically made with commodity-quality beans, this potent cup is brewed in a metal pot or filtered through cloth and sweetened with panela (unrefined cane sugar).
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • The author is a Canadian American writer-producer-comedian-dash-over-user who lives (and sometimes spars) with her husband and daughter in the Valley.
    — Johanna Stein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • As the chasing cops weave around commuters and a school bus, dash cam video shows Trooper Major pulling up behind the truck and ramming it in the far-right breakdown lane.
    — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of dash

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“Vinegar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vinegar. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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