vinegar

noun

ˈvi-ni-gər How to pronounce vinegar (audio)
Definition of vinegarnext
as in energy
active strength of body or mind glad to see his old friend was still full of vinegar after so many years

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Recent Examples of vinegar Safety Due to their varying strengths, the safety of both horticultural vinegar and white vinegar also differs significantly. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 Boneless pork loin marinates overnight in a mix of brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and curry powder—a marinade that pulls triple duty as a baste while the roast cooks and a glossy sauce to pass at the table once it’s sliced. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 To enhance the flavor, mix coconut aminos with other ingredients like vinegar, lemon, lime, sesame oil, or chili. — Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 21 Aug. 2026 After using a vinegar and water solution as part of your refrigerator cleaning routine, reach for a bowl, tray, or packet of baking soda to keep the space smelling fresh. — The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vinegar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vinegar
  1. energy
  2. juice
  3. vigor
  4. gas
  5. starch
  6. ginger
  7. beans
  8. dash
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
  • The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lay the chicken, breast side up, on a cutting board and slather all over with the lemon juice mixture.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Key Takeaways Some savory foods made with refined starches can raise your blood sugar just as quickly, or even faster, than sweet foods.
    — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And while wild barley proved to be better for converting starches into fermentable sugars, some brewers continued to make wheat beers, often using primarily barley and a smaller percentage of wheat.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of starch
Noun
  • Vendetta Uomo takes a warmer, spicier direction, pairing sparkling ginger and a cinnamon liqueur accord with a modern woodsy twist.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Sipping on the watermelon, calamansi, ginger agua fresca was just the right pairing with my boldly piquant dinner.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ginger
Noun
  • Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Cooked beans were held below proper hot holding temperatures.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • In a dash camera video shared by police, an officer can be seen stepping out quickly from a patrol vehicle as Ross was seen running in the street.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office purchased 130 body cameras and 50 dash cameras.
    — Aneri Pattani — KFF Health News, STAT, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of dash

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