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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
Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The momos were chewy-crisp with a lovely spiced chicken filling and a fresh tomato and cilantro sauce.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Just before serving, stir some butter, lemon zest, capers or olives into the meaty drippings to give the pan sauce a salty bite.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Whether they were used as a dip, a pasta sauce, a condiment for sandwiches or a dressing for salads, the possibilities became endless.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The momos were chewy-crisp with a lovely spiced chicken filling and a fresh tomato and cilantro sauce.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Verb
Spoon foam off the top of risotto and sauce around the risotto.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Just before serving, stir some butter, lemon zest, capers or olives into the meaty drippings to give the pan sauce a salty bite.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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Scoop up must-have styles ahead of the official start of the season, like this versatile maxi dress that’s a one-and-done solution to summer dressing, or these popular palazzo pants that are made from an airy linen blend.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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At the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Awards Gala on June 6, Isabella Merced extended her tonal dressing streak, pairing a sculptural Tory Burch gown with sleek camel stilettos.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In response, the longtime reality TV star, 36, drew her hand to her mouth and started to cry.—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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But this time around, Alix didn’t even have time to let the nerves kick in.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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However, Trump’s tariff pullbacks, pauses and negotiations with some trading partners may have calmed nerves for the time being.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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She is also being supervised under terms of probation after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a licensed liquor establishment.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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With that said, many wine cocktails also incorporate at least a splash, if not more, of a liquor with a higher ABV to add complexity to the recipe.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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This thickens and flavors the milk, producing yogurt.3 Regular Yogurt Regular yogurt is made by heating and cooling milk to precise temperatures.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Einstein lives up to her name with sass and smarts, the diva of the bunch.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Innocents Abroad is written with a new curiosity and sass, unburdened by any lingering sense of inferiority to Europe.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The members of my party have the gall to request several of these demonic items from the livid waiter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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Substance use disorders are not specific to drug use and can also include a patient's relationship with alcohol, tobacco and even medications.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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