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Recent Examples of ginger
The chicken breasts are cooked with a ginger-garlic mixture that is also used to amp up the dressing.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
They’re wrapped in rice paper (not seaweed) and come with ginger-scallion noodles (not rice), but what’s in a name?
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Eat a piece of ginger between each course to cleanse your palate for the next one.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Use the ginger between courses, not on top of the fish.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
They’re wrapped in rice paper (not seaweed) and come with ginger-scallion noodles (not rice), but what’s in a name?
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Eat a piece of ginger between each course to cleanse your palate for the next one.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Use the ginger between courses, not on top of the fish.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
Noun
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During all winters, conifers need occasional watering when the ground is not frozen to maintain plant vigor and to keep their needles intact.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Divide spring-blooming bulbs to restore vigor, prevent overcrowding, and increase flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The club, with nearly 1,500 local members and a waitlist, features Technogym equipment, spotless changing rooms, 5 studios offering more than 100 weekly group classes, a rock climbing wall (including several auto-belay routes), and a juice bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Don't use laundry detergent this time around, but rather a cup of white vinegar.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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Dijon mustard and white wine vinegar flavor the mayonnaise for the creamy dressing.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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That means cutting federal regulations driving up housing costs, lowering the tax burden on working families, opposing any new gas or vehicle mileage taxes and cutting reckless spending that drives inflation.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita laid waste to drilling, transport and refining facilities around the Gulf of Mexico coast in 2005, gas prices soared in the South, Midwest and along the East Coast, which depended heavily on crude and refined gas produced in or near the gulf.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The restaurant is smoking up plenty of brisket and enormous beef ribs — along with chicken and pork — to go with mac and cheese, baked beans, collard greens, potato salad and other Southern sides.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
4 May 2026
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Protein pasta may be made from soybeans or legumes such as peas, beans, chickpeas, or lentils.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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Nowadays, films with box-office appeal are audience-tested within an inch of their lives.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks made life difficult for him in the halfcourt, and once that happened, Atlanta’s offense kept running into dead ends.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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For example, adding broccoli to a starch like rice or pasta can help create a more balanced meal with regard to blood sugar response and nutritional content.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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Plants connect sugar molecules in two types of polysaccharides – starch and fiber.—
Julie Pollock,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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