1
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the aging quarterback proved he still had the juice to play the whole game
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as in influence
slang
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
those activists don't have the political juice to sway the vote of a single legislator
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as in drink
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
I had heard my friend was hitting the juice again, and I was concerned
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Recent Examples of juice
The retailer’s Spark drivers walked out with shopping carts loaded with milk, juice, breakfast cereal and paper towels, FT reported after visiting the site.
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Again, there's just no juice for this movie.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Stir in cheese and lemon juice until cheese is melted.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Directions In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt; process until well blended.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Again, there's just no juice for this movie.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Stir in cheese and lemon juice until cheese is melted.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Directions In a food processor, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt; process until well blended.
—Shelly Westerhausen Worcel, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juice
Noun
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Kofman’s article chronicles the path of such ideas from the fringes to the mainstream, outlining their influence on figures such as Peter Thiel, Stephen Miller, and Elon Musk.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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The first two signal the domestic draw that pulls her lover into her orbit, time and time again; the last, her unwillingness to be cowed when the powers that be come to threaten her—and her influence over the other characters, to resist the bootheel of the bully.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Nina, Karen and Caroline started appearing in my daydreams, full of vigor and life lessons.—
Jennifer Acker,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
Noun
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In many cases, the necessary leverage is already present within the cost structure.—
David Pennino,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Iran’s threats are part of a strategy to demonstrate its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and ensure the survival of the regime, a core objective for the Islamic Republic in this war, said Dina Esfandiary, Middle East lead at Bloomberg Economics.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
Noun
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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For an adults-only treat, Cone Heads also has a full liquor bar, plus wine and beer (including the house 30E draft).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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High gas prices hit American wallets immediately, and big signs with $4 gas plastered all over town serve as a constant reminder about how much folks have to shell out for fuel.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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When the sway gets too risky, the captain closes some of the outer decks.—
Akash Kapur,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Environmentalists and tribal governments oppose those agreements, calling them an abdication of the state’s regulatory responsibility that gives irrigation districts too much sway over how much water will be allowed to flow through rivers and estuaries amid ongoing fishery and ecological decline.—
Andrew Graham
May 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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“Juice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juice. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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