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as in sore
having or showing deep-seated resentment
there have been acrid relations between the two families ever since they fought over that strip of land
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as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
Phillipa's acrid comments about the new employee's clothes were met by laughter from everyone at the lunch table
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Recent Examples of acrid
Oxidation is one of the main things that makes old coffee taste stale and acrid.
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Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The arguments made by antiabortion states to sugarcoat their manifestly misogynistic policies have always borne the acrid odor of cynicism and hypocrisy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
As anyone who ever tried concealing the clingy smell of cigarettes from their parents may remember, the acrid odor of smoke is hard to hide and harder to remove.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
However, the fire released a toxic cloud of gasses and acrid smoke which drifted north.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
The arguments made by antiabortion states to sugarcoat their manifestly misogynistic policies have always borne the acrid odor of cynicism and hypocrisy.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
As anyone who ever tried concealing the clingy smell of cigarettes from their parents may remember, the acrid odor of smoke is hard to hide and harder to remove.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
However, the fire released a toxic cloud of gasses and acrid smoke which drifted north.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acrid
Adjective
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Made with silicone, this teether has a variety of textures that are meant to soothe a baby’s sore gums.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
29 Mar. 2025
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State of play: Cantrell's travel has been a sore spot during her second term.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To add to Ferrari’s woes, Hamilton was also disqualified from sixth as the rear skid block on his car failed to meet the minimum thickness requirement – a bitter pill to swallow for the Brit who had secured his first victory for the team in the sprint earlier in the weekend.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Some instant coffee is made with Robusta beans, which can be a bit bitter.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Misery, a horror movie with a satiric streak, launched Bates’s film stardom.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The real star of the show, though, is not the satiric script or the campy performances, but rather how each character brings their own unique approach to dressing for the corporate ladder.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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People who were paying close attention to certain corners of the internet saw this reality coming more than a decade ago in Gamergate, in which an angry online mob waged a virulent harassment campaign against women and diversity in the video game industry.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Republican members meet angry crowds The vast majority of Republican lawmakers have cheered on the changes to the federal government spearheaded by Trump's advisor, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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These behaviors may include: Making sarcastic or pointed remarks.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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His character is written as sharp-minded, witty, and sarcastic, according to the filmmakers.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While his Late Night forerunner Letterman was probably the comedic polestar of Generation X—gruff, cynical, and biting the hand that fed—O’Brien became a bedrock influence for the next generation of Millennial comics.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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And because Disney remakes of one sort or another just keep coming, from Mulan to Pinocchio to The Little Mermaid, the temptation to be cynical about them is enormous.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Blueberries need a very acidic soil; have the soil pH checked before planting. 69.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Natural colors can be sensitive to heat, light, oxygen and changes in pH. Pigments extracted from berries, cabbage, and red radishes, for instance, may register as a purply-blue when used in a neutral-pH cookie dough but change to a pastel pink when added to an acidic lemonade.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their stance is leading to acrimonious discussions about pricing with goods suppliers whose costs have shot up following President Donald J. Trump's tariffs.—
Timothy Aeppel,
USA TODAY,
25 Mar. 2025
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Dan Ashworth may have left in acrimonious circumstances, but the former sporting director helped build the off-field foundations, and Ben Dawson, a former coach, aided the development of Lewis Miley and Sean Longstaff.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Acrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acrid. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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