juice

noun

ˈjüs How to pronounce juice (audio)
Definition of juicenext
1
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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2
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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3
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 Drinking about 8 to 10 cups of water, coffee, tea, or juice daily can help prevent kidney stones. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 The meat is front and center, but mingling a toston or a spoonful of rice in the pork juices with the salsa verde steals the show. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The corn relish is flavored with lime juice and jalapenos for an ideal kick. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Tracee Ellis Ross favors Udi’s gluten-free bread topped with smashed avocado, lemon juice, crushed red pepper and salt as an afternoon snack, according to a People food diary. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for juice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juice
  1. energy
  2. influence
  3. drink
  4. vigor
  5. leverage
  6. liquor
  7. gas
  8. sway
Noun
  • Collaboration improves when everyone knows where to place their energy.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But the reflation boost appears to be petering out as much of the price recovery has been driven by surging global energy costs, while domestic demand lags.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Still, oil's influence extends far beyond the professional traders and companies that dominate its market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When the internet is rife with influence and inspiration, who gets credit when someone is compelled to buy something online?
    — Tom Matsuda, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of influence
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  • So when Billie and Issa get an actual offer for drinks with two firefighters who come to the house, Billie puts on a goofy British accent à la Issa and turns them down, choosing a quiet night at home with her friend instead.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The company is known for its affordable drinks and ice cream, including its signature King Cone vanilla ice cream.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
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  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • Cybercriminals can build fake websites, use voice cloning and leverage so many new tools.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, however, investors are watching closely how much leverage and debt flows into financing data center build‑outs and AI infrastructure.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of leverage
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  • The company radioed for its medical emergency response team but didn’t explain that white liquor had been released, according to the report.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The brand’s whiskey is sold nationwide, including in Kansas City-area liquor stores.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of liquor
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  • Understanding Your Induction Cooktop Induction cooking is much different from gas or electric cooking because, with an induction cooktop, the cookware is heated directly through electromagnetic induction.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The suit does not specify how much of the $4 million worth of gas went to Freedom Fuel stations or indicate whether the stations have a relationship with KRSM or Kazmi.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Softening rather than stiffening when moving through space requires embracing your body’s natural sway and tiny micro-movements, like an ankle wobbling or knee jiggling.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That’s given Betancourt tremendous sway in Venezuelan oil circles, the people said, in spite of years of investigations in Europe, the US and Venezuela over allegations of corruption, money laundering and tax fraud.
    — Fabiola Zerpa, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2026
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