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Recent Examples of sauced
Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
For a cheesy, creamy side that balances nicely with sweet-and-tangy sauced barbecue ribs, try old-school squash casserole.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Layer on the sauced chicken and finish with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Stir in the pesto and half-and-half until the gnocchi are evenly sauced.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
Often, cranberries were simply dumped from a can, either jellied or sauced.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
For a cheesy, creamy side that balances nicely with sweet-and-tangy sauced barbecue ribs, try old-school squash casserole.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025
Layer on the sauced chicken and finish with a drizzle of homemade ranch dressing.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sauced
Adjective
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The company makes pickles in flavors such as hot, half-sour and sweet and spicy.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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It’s finished in a spicy-sweet sauce that would make a rubber tire taste good.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From there, the fries are spiced with Shake Shack's hot pepper blend of hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton described his version as landing somewhere between Senegalese and Ghanaian, cooked in a slurry of roasted red peppers, tomatoes and onions, delicately spiced and with a whisper of smoke.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This white chocolate bar is creamy and ultra-sweet, and the great minds at TJ’s were smart to distract from the one-note flavor with crunchy little cookie crumbles.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Potatoes flavored with leeks, shallot, white wine, and herby tarragon lend this springy soup a velvety texture.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient.—
Mavra Javed,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Are those of us who are still chasing that sugary sonic high into our 40s and 50s just out for nostalgia?—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Musk alleges Altman and other leaders at OpenAI enriched themselves by abandoning its altruistic principles and converting to a for-profit company with billions of dollars in support from Microsoft Corp.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tehran has 972 pounds of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a short technical step from weapons-grade levels, according to the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ali Wentworth and George Stephanopoulos' daughter Elliott posed for a sweet shot with her dad before heading off to prom on June 2, 2021.—
Lindy Segal,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Use dark or bittersweet chocolate for a more intense, less sweet chocolaty finish.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The series’ earnestly naïve sound design (horses neighing, cars revving) only enhanced my appreciation of Joudrey’s sophisticated storytelling.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Sauced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sauced. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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