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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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
At Time and Tide, Garcia presents a bisque-esque sauce redolent with paprika and tomato and bolstered by heavy cream.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
For a shareable starter or rich entree, consider the sublime Lobster Ravioli ($23), with fresh lobster encased in handmade pasta and sauced with an aged sherry butter.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
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Noun
Green-as-can-be cod Poaching fish in a flavorful, vibrant sauce is one of my favorite nourishing and warming meals.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024
At Time and Tide, Garcia presents a bisque-esque sauce redolent with paprika and tomato and bolstered by heavy cream.
—Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Boil, stirring occasionally, until strawberries begin to break down and sauce slightly thickens, about 10 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
For a shareable starter or rich entree, consider the sublime Lobster Ravioli ($23), with fresh lobster encased in handmade pasta and sauced with an aged sherry butter.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
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This isn’t even a great way to make a salad — the dressing won’t be evenly distributed across the greens, and some bites will wind up with more toppings than others.Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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His repertoire of recipes includes salads, dressings, fresh pastas and marinara sauce.Brendan Le, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the description: The Superstitious Man is the kind who washes his hands in three springs, sprinkles himself with water from a temple font, puts a laurel sprig in his mouth, and then is ready for the day’s perambulations.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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The pot shattered, severing tissue and nerves in Treinen’s thumb.Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
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Severe frostbite can lead to long-term complications like chronic pain and nerve damage.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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The shooting occurred 9:47 p.m. on Feb. 9, outside a liquor store at East 14th Street near 151st Avenue, court records show.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Yes, bars and liquor stores are open on Election Day, although that wasn't always the case in some states.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Christiaan makes the rookie mistake of using rose flavoring.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Don't skip the cream cheese frosting, which is flavored with orange zest and vanilla.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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This season's contestants include Jamie Oliver's biggest fan, a Sri Lankan Australian with a knack for spice and sass, and a man who had a close encounter with a crocodile and lived to tell the tale.Keryn Donnelly, refinery29.com, 22 Apr. 2024
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Moo Deng — a 2-month-old pygmy hippo known for her sass and moistness — is perhaps the most viral of the trio, and has attracted upwards of 33 million views across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.Li Zhou, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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And Big Government had the gall to charge me $35 to get in?Peter Rubin, Longreads, 19 Sep. 2024
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The females will then find a gall, or a growth on a plant caused by mites, insects or some other kind of infestation.Li Cohen, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
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Anyone involved in a non-injury accident with no drugs or alcohol should exchange information with the other driver and file the accident report online.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Police said drug or alcohol impairment does not appear to be a factor in the collision.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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