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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
Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Häagen-Dazs Belgian Waffle Cones These treats feature a crispy waffle cone complemented by Häagen-Dazs' velvety smooth ice cream and an indulgent last bite with caramel, fudge or raspberry sauce at the bottom of the cone.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
It was first created by flavor-conscious cooks in the 1800s who needed a little something to sauce up their meals.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The rice becomes fried rice, of course; the chicken goes into any number of applications; the soup is stock for stew (or curry!); and the ginger-scallion sauce is tossed with noodles for a stellar lunch.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Häagen-Dazs Belgian Waffle Cones These treats feature a crispy waffle cone complemented by Häagen-Dazs' velvety smooth ice cream and an indulgent last bite with caramel, fudge or raspberry sauce at the bottom of the cone.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
During the conversation, the former late-night host rubs sauce all over his face—and on his nipples, through his shirt—pours reckless amounts onto his wings, and later drinks it straight from the bottle.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
It was first created by flavor-conscious cooks in the 1800s who needed a little something to sauce up their meals.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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But there’s a row of five lockers off to the side, separated from the rest of the dressing spaces by an entryway.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Great achievements in flavor have been born from the process, like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and Thousand Island dressing.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Arora’s big bet helped attract us to Palo Alto Networks for the first time, realizing that the executive was quite literally putting his money where his mouth was.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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The team even placed small objects in the unconscious animal's mouths, which tongue pulling dislodged.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Luckily, the Burlington eased my nerves from doing further damage.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The rock star’s health issues stem from a 2007 spinal injury that left him with severe nerve damage and limited mobility, complicating his ability to play the instrument.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Turin is also the birthplace of vermouth, a fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs that’s used in cocktails like the Negroni and the martini, which can be sipped at bars around town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, a steaming bowl of rich, fragrant black arashi ramen (18.95 dollars), flavored with black sesame, will warm every part of your body.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Mya Hooten, Minnesota: A three-time Big Ten champion on floor exercise, Hooten is a powerhouse who brings sass to her fun choreography and knows how to nail a landing.—
Tess DeMeyer,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, The Lancet published research using 26 years of global data in an attempt to determine how much alcohol is safe.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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