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as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
if you put up with any sauce from them, they'll only get worse
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as in nerve
shameless boldness
the woman was shocked by the sauce of the child who ran right up to her and asked for money
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as in liquor
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
as soon as she returned home from the graveyard shift, she'd be hitting the sauce
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Recent Examples of sauce
Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The hot pot sauce also has UPC numbers of 6907592001375 and 6907592001382 on the front of the packaging.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Tanya Sichynsky, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
During the conversation, the former late-night host rubs sauce all over his face—and on his nipples, through his shirt—pours reckless amounts onto his wings, and later drinks it straight from the bottle.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noun
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1 (24-ounce) jar vodka sauce
2 (7-ounce) packages fully cooked gemelli or penne pasta (such as Barilla Ready Pasta brand)
1 (12- to 14-ounce) package frozen bell peppers and onions
1/4 tsp.
—Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The hot pot sauce also has UPC numbers of 6907592001375 and 6907592001382 on the front of the packaging.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
But crisped firm tofu can be sauced off heat, too, as Kristina Felix does in her recipe for roasted brussels sprouts and tofu with chile lime dressing.
—Tanya Sichynsky, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
During the conversation, the former late-night host rubs sauce all over his face—and on his nipples, through his shirt—pours reckless amounts onto his wings, and later drinks it straight from the bottle.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
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On the runways two themes emerged: a return to a classical femininity and a call for individuality and the end of cookie-cutter, formula dressing.—
Laia Garcia-Furtado,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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The sassy semi-homemade dressing (featuring Italian dressing, balsamic, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes), the tender sautéed chicken, and the enticing combination of colorful vegetables really help this supper shine.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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By now, Rick’s eyes are wide and his mouth is hanging open.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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Neuropathy is a debilitating type of pain caused by injury or damage to nerves.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Connecting with others who have MS has proved 'really cathartic' Scout assists with Blair’s balance and eases her nerves about being in public.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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That’s because this ubiquitous brand is the most popular and best-selling Irish whiskey in the world, a staple of liquor stores and bars, both dive and high-end, that nearly everyone who has ever tried whiskey before has tasted.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the Canadian province of Ontario, Premier Doug Ford ordered government-run liquor stores to take American alcohol products off their shelves.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Instead, the vodka is artificially flavored to approximate it.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ways to Enjoy Seaweed There are many ways to incorporate seaweed into your diet, such as: Use it to flavor broths and soups.—
Adrienne Dellwo,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Known for her problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and a touch of sass—which often help the gang overcome challenges.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2025
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Julia Montgomery brought her sass to playing Stephanie Tanner on Full House.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump threatened Thursday to impose 200% tariffs on alcohol from the European Union in response to the region's retaliatory 50% tariff on U.S. whiskey, further escalating tensions between two longtime trading partners.—
Carlo Angerer,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Bars in the neighborhood must stop admitting patrons at 6:30pm and end alcohol service by 7pm Sunday.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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