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as in mouth
disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request
if you put up with any sauce from them, they'll only get worse
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as in nerve
shameless boldness
the woman was shocked by the sauce of the child who ran right up to her and asked for money
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as in liquor
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
as soon as she returned home from the graveyard shift, she'd be hitting the sauce
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Recent Examples of sauce
Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The momos were chewy-crisp with a lovely spiced chicken filling and a fresh tomato and cilantro sauce.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Spoon foam off the top of risotto and sauce around the risotto.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Whether they were used as a dip, a pasta sauce, a condiment for sandwiches or a dressing for salads, the possibilities became endless.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The momos were chewy-crisp with a lovely spiced chicken filling and a fresh tomato and cilantro sauce.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Verb
Return carrots to sauce mixture and reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until carrots are tender and lightly glazed in sauce, about 8 minutes.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Spoon foam off the top of risotto and sauce around the risotto.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauce
Noun
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At the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Impact Awards Gala on June 6, Isabella Merced extended her tonal dressing streak, pairing a sculptural Tory Burch gown with sleek camel stilettos.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 June 2025
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Scoop up must-have styles ahead of the official start of the season, like this versatile maxi dress that’s a one-and-done solution to summer dressing, or these popular palazzo pants that are made from an airy linen blend.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Both clubs were founded in the same working-class neighbourhood, known as the mouth of Buenos Aires.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In response, the longtime reality TV star, 36, drew her hand to her mouth and started to cry.—
Chris Jordan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The deployments have touched a raw nerve in California, where Democratic leaders say Trump is overstepping his constitutional authority in pursuit of political spectacle.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Potassium: Supports blood pressure and muscle and nerve function.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 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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In March, Huseynov was pulled over in Pleasant Valley for a traffic violation and was driving the same vehicle that was seen at the liquor stores, authorities said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Then there are the special releases, including an aquavit flavored like an everything bagel and a vodka filtered through quartz.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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This thickens and flavors the milk, producing yogurt.3 Regular Yogurt Regular yogurt is made by heating and cooling milk to precise temperatures.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Einstein lives up to her name with sass and smarts, the diva of the bunch.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Innocents Abroad is written with a new curiosity and sass, unburdened by any lingering sense of inferiority to Europe.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The members of my party have the gall to request several of these demonic items from the livid waiter.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Lia Thomas stole a medal through deceit, and this rag has the gall to call him a 'champion'?—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Substance use disorders are not specific to drug use and can also include a patient's relationship with alcohol, tobacco and even medications.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Real paint thinner is a solvent used for thinning and removing paint and is typically made of alcohols, esters, petroleum products, organic solvents, and ketones, but the specific makeup varies from brand to brand.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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“Sauce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauce. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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