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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
Vella's preclinical research identified a cannabinoid combination—CBD paired with CBDA, the raw acidic precursor to CBD found in hemp plants—that could address the muscle directly.
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Vinegar is acidic, so it should be diluted if using and should not be left on the surface for prolonged periods to avoid damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Look for soil that is slightly acidic, which will help the plant meet its nutrient uptake needs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Rhododendrons thrive best in the ground if your soil is naturally acidic and drains well.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Vinegar is acidic, so it should be diluted if using and should not be left on the surface for prolonged periods to avoid damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Look for soil that is slightly acidic, which will help the plant meet its nutrient uptake needs.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Rhododendrons thrive best in the ground if your soil is naturally acidic and drains well.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
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Insults were par for the course at The Roast of Kevin Hart, but some jokes had more acid than others.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Now, in a more intimate setting, the sullen and sometimes-sarcastic shadings of this longtime singer-songwriter should hark back to Folds’ fledgling days on the alt-music scene.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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In addition to Miranda's scathing remarks to Andy (Anne Hathaway) while trying to complete seemingly impossible tasks, Emily (Emily Blunt) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci) taught her how to navigate office politics with their own sarcastic comments.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Here, 24 taps feature a wide range of styles, from hoppy and light to sour, dark, and experimental, with four core beers always on offer.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Viewers can expect this tale of neocolonialism with echoes of #MeToo to leave a sour taste in their mouths.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Its satirical aim feels spot-on.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Carter was the founder of the satirical monthly Spy and newsletter Air Mail.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Misogyny runs deep, quiet, local, and sharp as barbed wire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Besides proving out helium-3 extraction methods, another hurdle for Interlune’s Prospect Moon will be enduring the moon’s corrosive, adhesive lunar dust.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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After being tested for airtightness, helium was pumped into the glass enclosure through thin tubes inserted into the lead lining, to protect the document from corrosive oxygen and parasites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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On Hacks, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a caustic comedian, will happily sell her stories and likeness in exchange for mountains of cash.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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His chief antagonist is his caustic first wife, Queen Marguerite (Joy DeMichelle), who operates as a kind of a martinet death doula.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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