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as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York
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Recent Examples of acidic
Some require extreme heat or highly acidic conditions.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
At nearby Presqu’île Winery, acidic soils force vine roots to intertwine in ways impossible to reproduce elsewhere, and the resulting Chardonnay aims for lemon and limestone rather than pineapple and butter — the same restraint European buyers respond to.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The vinegary vegetables were far too acidic and spicy for the wine, which tasted flat and bitter alongside the giardiniera.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
At nearby Presqu’île Winery, acidic soils force vine roots to intertwine in ways impossible to reproduce elsewhere, and the resulting Chardonnay aims for lemon and limestone rather than pineapple and butter — the same restraint European buyers respond to.
—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Blooming from late spring to summer and growing well in USDA Zones 7 to 11, gardenias prefer bright, indirect light, acidic, consistently moist soil, and regular feeding with an acidic fertilizer.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The vinegary vegetables were far too acidic and spicy for the wine, which tasted flat and bitter alongside the giardiniera.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
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Scotto highlighted that Kinetik has purpose-built its system for sour gas handling, giving it an edge over new competitors that may face permitting delays of at least three years to build acid gas injection wells.
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On the other hand, a hydrangea species that can sometimes disappoint Chicago-area gardeners is the bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), known for having big blue blooms when grown in acid soil and popular in the eastern United States.
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This is taken as evidence of his status, not a sarcastic criticism.
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On Monday night, Contreras was ejected in the second inning after a check-swing strikeout prompted him to give a sarcastic ABS challenge gesture at the umpire, earning an instant boot.
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A little sweet, a little sour, oh-so-refreshing—a limoncello spritz will never disappoint.
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Some were a little thrown off by the vegetable note, but overall, most felt like this one was a good balance of sweet and sour.
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The script for the video was written by Casale and his longtime friend Max Papeschi, an Italian satirical artist.
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Staff members of the satirical magazine Leman are on trial on charges of inciting hatred over a cartoon published last year that features the Prophet Mohammed and Moses.
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The fence, as constructed, is more than 8 feet tall and is topped with a strand of barbed wire — too high for many animals to jump and dangerous for those that attempt to do so.
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Vines have grown through the fence and barbed wire surrounding a tall art deco building in this city’s downtown, and cigarette holders and empty food tins litter the tall weeds.
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All of them are driving a developmentally inappropriate, emotionally corrosive process that produces anxiety, identity foreclosure, and burnout at scale.
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The regulated, toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Rohmer’s caustic cynicism Conversely, a filmmaker of the French New Wave who has seen his stock rise during the last few years is Eric Rohmer, championed by Noah Baumbach among others.
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Hostile and caustic had a different meaning in 1962.
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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