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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
But recipients will still be able to buy orange, apple or other juices that are naturally sweet.
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Ingredients: 1 oz gin, 3 oz, Champagne 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup; lemon twist for garnish
Method: Combine the gin, simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice; shake until chilled then strain into a Champagne flute.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Better, for me, is to use fresh lime juice, and then cut a couple thin coins of lime skin off the lime, about the size of a nickel, and throw those into the shaker tin to get beat up with the ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
The juices evaporate leaving soft slices of glistening peaches behind to spread onto biscuits or toast.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
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Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2025
Ingredients: 1 oz gin, 3 oz, Champagne 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup; lemon twist for garnish
Method: Combine the gin, simple syrup and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with ice; shake until chilled then strain into a Champagne flute.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Better, for me, is to use fresh lime juice, and then cut a couple thin coins of lime skin off the lime, about the size of a nickel, and throw those into the shaker tin to get beat up with the ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 7 June 2025
The juices evaporate leaving soft slices of glistening peaches behind to spread onto biscuits or toast.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for juice
Noun
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With the cover and details, Karol is highlighting the tropical energy of her roots — a perfect vibe for summer, and the singer knows it.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2025
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From turning her songs into sing-a-longs to taking a singing selfie video on a fan’s phone, the energy in the room reached another level.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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In a city like New York, defined by its unmatched diversity across race, culture, and socioeconomic background, lasting change requires collaboration between institutions with different influence levers.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Voice of the Culture Award is presented to ASCAP members who have had a major influence on music and culture, recognizing their success as creators and changemakers.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Consumers are increasingly interested in more enjoyable formats — think drinks and snacks over powders.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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En-suite bathrooms boast both indoor and outdoor bathtubs (stone inside; copper outside) and showers, while air conditioning, high-speed wifi, and a minibar brimming with drinks and homemade goodies round out the long list of amenities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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As Zidler, Petkoff portrays with vigor a self-serving weasel, albeit with a heart.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Institutions from the Vatican to corporate boardrooms have long debated how to balance vigor and judgment.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The exception is generational players, like Steph Curry and LeBron James, who have the leverage for long-term deals.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Getty Welcome to the Age of Dumb Kissinger, where Washington is undermining its leverage, weakening alliances, and emboldening adversaries.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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But in the last decade or so, Americans have come around to the herbaceous charms of these fortified wines—in spritzes, on the rocks—and liquor store shelves are beginning to reflect the kaleidoscopic range the category has to offer.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 June 2025
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According to a press release from California Lottery shared on Tuesday, June 10, the California residents ordered a pizza and popped into a nearby liquor store to break a large bill to leave a tip.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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The price of oil makes up about half the price of a gallon of gas, so one of the first things to be affected by rising oil prices would be prices at the pump.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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These gases, possibly along with thin icy clouds, reduce the heat escaping into space, making the planet appear cooler and fainter than expected.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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Koo Min Gyo, a professor at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, expects Mr. Lee to use his party’s sway over the different branches of government to extend his power, while diminishing and stifling his critics.—
Ann Scott Tyson,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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Yet all along, the defense establishment plan competed with a different vision promoted by radical right-wing parties that hold sway in the government.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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“Juice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juice. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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