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as in dressings
a savory fluid food used as a topping or accompaniment to a main dish
the chef poured sauce over the meat just before he served it
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as in liquors
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 sauces
Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The crab legs can be either simply steamed or prepared with sauces like Roasted Garlic, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay & Butter Sauce, or the RL Signature sauce.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Its structure holds up to rich, velvety sauces without becoming overwhelmed or losing its texture.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
To use up your basil bounty, try our spreads, sauces, restaurant-style pastas, and even a refreshing drink with basil.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Customers can look forward to organic, handmade pasta and meats cooked over open fire, alongside seasonal veggies and sauces made from scratch, CharlotteFive previously reported.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
They can easily be added to salads, bowls, soups, chilis, and sauces.
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Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
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Acidic sauces helped preserve and flavor the meat, while also providing a tangy kick to cut through its deep fattiness.
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Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
The crab legs can be either simply steamed or prepared with sauces like Roasted Garlic, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay & Butter Sauce, or the RL Signature sauce.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Its structure holds up to rich, velvety sauces without becoming overwhelmed or losing its texture.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
To use up your basil bounty, try our spreads, sauces, restaurant-style pastas, and even a refreshing drink with basil.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Customers can look forward to organic, handmade pasta and meats cooked over open fire, alongside seasonal veggies and sauces made from scratch, CharlotteFive previously reported.
—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
The pop-up prides itself on gourmet, 100% beef hot dogs topped with homemade sauces and organic ingredients.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
They can easily be added to salads, bowls, soups, chilis, and sauces.
—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauces
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The new salads feature more protein choices with steak and shrimp, along with new salad toppings and dressings.
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Top with your favorite taco dressings, but the cream cheese and black beans are a must.
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Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
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Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
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The design detail spices up standard summer uniforms by adding texture and a more exciting, intentional feel to, say, a denim-shorts-and-white-T-shirt look.
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Filled with vegetables, greens, and spices this one-pot pasta is a vegetarian dream.
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Travelers can arrive only 15 minutes before departure, skip the usual airport crowds with minimal security screening in a private, quiet terminal, and fly aboard a 30-seat semi-private jet with unlimited snacks and drinks.
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Big families will feel at home at Embassy Suites by Hilton Sarasota, which offers suites that sleep up to six, free made-to-order breakfast daily, and a nightly evening reception with complimentary drinks and snacks.
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From preschool through university, top-tier educational institutions anchor Ave Maria with an intellectual and cultural energy that enriches everyday life for residents of all ages.
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Verbalizing answers to these questions further enriches the AI's understanding, leading to significantly better and more intentional outcomes.
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Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
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Some common culprits include harsh sulfates, which can strip natural oils; high concentrations of drying alcohols; overly aggressive exfoliating acids; and fragrance, especially for sensitive or reactive skin types.
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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Made with real fruit juices, these cups of Italian ice come in lemon and strawberry flavors and make the perfect sweet treat for summer.
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Nothing like a little McConaughey hype speech to get the juices flowing for the 4th of July.
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“Sauces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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