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as in dressings
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
the chef poured sauce over the meat just before he served it
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as in liquors
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 sauces
Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Minimize salad dressings and sauces.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
They can be mixed into sauces and salads, added to sandwiches and pizza, or blended into dips and salsas.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
The deal was intended to help Heinz, which was founded in 1869 in Pittsburgh, expand sales of its condiments and sauces on grocery store shelves.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
One will focus on faster-growing businesses, such as sauces, spreads and shelf-stable meals.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
One will be focused on grocery stapes including brands such as Lunchables, and the other on sauces and spreads like Philadelphia cream cheese.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Their special sauce tastes like most burger sauces.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Deals include six to seven wings for $8, with various flavors and sauces available.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Expect bold flavors—the sauces aren’t shy about their spice.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Minimize salad dressings and sauces.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
They can be mixed into sauces and salads, added to sandwiches and pizza, or blended into dips and salsas.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
The deal was intended to help Heinz, which was founded in 1869 in Pittsburgh, expand sales of its condiments and sauces on grocery store shelves.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Sep. 2025
One will focus on faster-growing businesses, such as sauces, spreads and shelf-stable meals.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
One will be focused on grocery stapes including brands such as Lunchables, and the other on sauces and spreads like Philadelphia cream cheese.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Their special sauce tastes like most burger sauces.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Deals include six to seven wings for $8, with various flavors and sauces available.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
Noun
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The company features iconic product names such as Heinz ketchup, Grey Poupon mustard, and a portfolio of hot sauces, dressings, and condiments.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the wound care section, a selection of bandages, dressings, and medical tape, along with antiseptic wipes, alcohol swabs, triple antibiotic ointment, and two manuals (one for dogs and one for people) is available.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also room divider filled with large glass jars of his damgeum-ju, or infused liquors.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The replacement liquors may sound out of left field but, in fact, have historical precedent.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sugar alcohols, such as xylitol and erythritol, also have the potential to raise blood sugar, which can be an issue for those with diabetes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers artificially create sugar alcohols and use them as bulking sugars to cut the intense sweetness of other no-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Jays weren’t going to pop bottles of champagne in the clubhouse after a sweep and wear ski goggles to keep the streaming beer out of their eyes.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other efforts across the hotel include reducing plastic use by offering glass bottles for refilling, providing bulk amenities instead of single-use soaps and shampoos, and having housekeeping services on request.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All-in-all, Curaçao's North Sea Jazz Festival provides a truly world-class festival experience that both enriches and honors the deeply profound cultural roots of the island.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In short, feeling connected with others enriches your life and the lives of those around you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Zen Donkey’s for-profit side of the business (the juices, smoothies and more) fuel her non-profit donkey rescue, Zen Donkey Experience which also provides a therapeutic experience for people in need of mental health services, including kids with special needs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Non-members, within a select radius of the club, can purchase Erewhon smoothies and juices from Kith Ivy exclusively via the Postmates and Uber Eats apps.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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