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one of the parts that make up a whole
one of the ingredients in the salad dressing is sugar
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Recent Examples of ingredients
Both coffee and tea contain bioactive ingredients such as polyphenols and caffeine, which may reduce inflammation and cellular damage while defending against cognitive decline.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Tex-Mex cuisine has its roots in Mexican-American communities, which have taken Mexican recipes and adapted them to local ingredients.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
It can also be used for wet and dry ingredients, eliminating the need for a whole cacophony of measuring cups cluttering the kitchen.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
There isn’t any real evidence to suggest one option is better than the other, but some consumers swear by saw palmetto supplements with ingredients like pumpkin seed oil added in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Unforgettable meals aren’t only about the quality of their ingredients.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
All of Hoang’s ingredients are fresh, Goellner said, the three chefs at the sushi counter are sweet.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Georgopoulos said diners can custom order ingredients for all crepes.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The ingredients and instructions were deceptively simple.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Tex-Mex cuisine has its roots in Mexican-American communities, which have taken Mexican recipes and adapted them to local ingredients.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
It can also be used for wet and dry ingredients, eliminating the need for a whole cacophony of measuring cups cluttering the kitchen.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
There isn’t any real evidence to suggest one option is better than the other, but some consumers swear by saw palmetto supplements with ingredients like pumpkin seed oil added in.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Unforgettable meals aren’t only about the quality of their ingredients.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
All of Hoang’s ingredients are fresh, Goellner said, the three chefs at the sushi counter are sweet.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Georgopoulos said diners can custom order ingredients for all crepes.
—George Castle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The ingredients and instructions were deceptively simple.
—Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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Per a source, the Heat discussed Morant internally but decided not to pursue a trade because of myriad factors, including his contract and a history of injuries.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ease of use There are a variety of factors that make hand massages for carpal tunnel syndrome easier to use than others.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Each of those components would present an opportunity for data recovery, Malone said.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Most structural components were 3D-printed in Polylactic Acid (PLA), enabling fast iteration and part replacement throughout the build, highlighting the flexibility of rapid prototyping in robotics development.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Investing Club team then shares the top 10 items Jim is watching for the trading day for free so everyone can get a sense of the Club and how interactive, transparent, and candid Jim is with Club members.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smoking marijuana is also unhealthy, however, because cannabis smoke contains carcinogens, tar and other dangerous elements.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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