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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
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Dodger Stadium Team: Los Angeles Dodgers The Slugger is a 16-inch jalapeño cheddar sausage topped with corn relish, white cheddar cheese sauce, cilantro crema and crunchy tortilla strips, served with fries.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
McDonald’s Introduces Meals Inspired by A Minecraft Movie with Pixelated Grimace and Hamburglar Toys
The mini version of the beloved menu item was first released on Thursday, Feb. 27 and features steak, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese and a mini tostada.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Dodger Stadium Team: Los Angeles Dodgers The Slugger is a 16-inch jalapeño cheddar sausage topped with corn relish, white cheddar cheese sauce, cilantro crema and crunchy tortilla strips, served with fries.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Serve the cauliflower and sauce over rice or another grain with something green on the side.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
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And as Gen Z grows increasingly conscious of climate anxiety, this style of low-impact dressing may begin to resonate far beyond a momentary meme.—
Zoe Bayliss Wong,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Add a few tablespoons of the dressing plus a few pinches of flaky salt and toss to coat.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Consider the many maladies dedicated to specific parts of the toddler body: pink eye; strep throat; ear infection; hand, foot, and mouth disease.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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If there's less inflammation causing problems in the mouth and digestive organs, bad breath may be reduced.10 9.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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The song played a pivotal part in Gaga: Five Foot Two, her 2017 Netflix documentary, where its mixed reception seemed to strike a nerve with her.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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That's nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling.—
John Daley,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While feeding your dog marshmallows sounds like a terrible idea for their tummy; rest assured, these are only marshmallow flavored.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Changes coming to stores, menu More than 75K bottles of popular coffee creamer recalled: See brand, flavors Erewhon's viral $19 strawberry has sparked discourse: Is the berry worth the price tag?—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
28 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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During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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