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as in acid
causing or characterized by the one of the four basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids
the acidic flavor of lemon goes nicely with broiled fish
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as in sarcastic
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
her often acidic reviews have ruffled more than a few toques in the restaurant kitchens of New York
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Recent Examples of acidic
Byproducts include acidic wastewater, heavy metals, and radioactive elements like thorium and uranium.
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Biochar has a relatively high pH and can be used to neutralize overly acidic soils.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Also, apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it's typically consumed as a recipe ingredient—in small amounts.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
The acidic nature of coffee can be a source of discomfort for people with acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
—Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
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Charlie Campbell, Time, 21 Apr. 2026
Biochar has a relatively high pH and can be used to neutralize overly acidic soils.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Also, apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, so it's typically consumed as a recipe ingredient—in small amounts.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
The acidic nature of coffee can be a source of discomfort for people with acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
—Christina Manian, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acidic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acidic
Adjective
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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This summery salad is a lesson in salt, fat, acid, and heat.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2026
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In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Peters then offered a sarcastic parting line and left the set.—
Ryan Brennan
April 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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That’s why the refund boost isn’t likely to improve voters’ sour mood, said Daniel Bunn in Barron’s.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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My favorite is the lime and fig soba, with its sweet and sour notes and light broth.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement How the shooting unfolded The WHCA dinner is an annual event for White House staff and the press, typically featuring comedy and a satirical speech from the president.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, the 67-year-old is taking on Broadway in The Balusters, a satirical comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Dense rows of Xs in the background suggest barbed wire.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The corrosive solution can break apart large molecules that would be hard to identify and reveal otherwise invisible molecules, the University of Florida’s Williams said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lawlor’s account helps explain why this contempt is so corrosive.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But The Last Five Years’ framework as a caustic duet means that the choice of Cathy can’t be taken lightly.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Acidic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acidic. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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