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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
Avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and doing your best to lower the risk of constipation by eating plenty of fiber can also help with symptoms, says Narayanan.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
It was directed by John Hamburg, who had previously written Zoolander; where Zoolander was a more inventive and acidic descendent of the SNL comedies of the 1990s, 2004’s Along Came Polly, which Hamburg also directed, was the romantic comedy model of the ‘90s already running on fumes.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The acidic soil at Sutton Hoo, which rotted away the wood of the Anglo-Saxon ship and only left impressions of planks and rows of iron rivets, means that many of the bone combs previously found at Sutton Hoo have not been well-preserved, Howarth said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
It was directed by John Hamburg, who had previously written Zoolander; where Zoolander was a more inventive and acidic descendent of the SNL comedies of the 1990s, 2004’s Along Came Polly, which Hamburg also directed, was the romantic comedy model of the ‘90s already running on fumes.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
The acidic soil at Sutton Hoo, which rotted away the wood of the Anglo-Saxon ship and only left impressions of planks and rows of iron rivets, means that many of the bone combs previously found at Sutton Hoo have not been well-preserved, Howarth said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
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For years, India had no dedicated laws addressing acid violence, leaving survivors isolated and facing overwhelming physical, emotional, and economic challenges.—
Iona Brannon,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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Azaleas do like an acid soil and grow best when the soil acidity is in the pH range of 4.5 to 5.5.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Practically speaking, Pegasus is intelligent and resourceful, sarcastic and strong-minded, with a sharp personality and a quick wit.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Still, Ernst shared a sarcastic apology video after facing criticism from Democrats over her response to the town hall attendees' concerns.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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This results in an offbeat menu incorporating everything from Indian pani puri to pork and king-crab soup dumplings to a sweet and sour tangcu take on ossobuco with cheesy grits.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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And now, the sweet and sour taste is entering a new frontier: Ramen.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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The poem is part love quest, part account of Italy’s battles; in places profoundly serious, in places satiric.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Neither damning nor satiric, W. is oddly wistful, almost regretful — rare sentiments in a Stone film.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana Attorney General's Office via AP The group of inmates escaped by yanking open a faulty cell door, removing a toilet, crawling through a hole and scaling a barbed wire fence in the early morning hours when a lone guard left to get food.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Washington, of course, knows all of this and has responded with barbed words.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Jarvis’ performance is transformative, making Mark both pathetic and feverishly alive, his corrosive remorse seemingly genuine.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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Perhaps, some mused, the same collaborative spirit could be harnessed to tackle other intractable problems, like a severe housing crisis and corrosive inequality.—
Rachel Morris,
New Yorker,
5 June 2025
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Maybe singing caustic cadences is a way to keep the troops' spirits up.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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In caustic assessments of certain executives, from Martin Davis to Frank Yablans to Marvin Davis and others, Diller shows that sharp edges are also helpful.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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