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vinegar

[vin-i-ger] / ˈvɪn ɪ gər /
NOUN
brine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
marinade
STRONG
alkali blue deep drink ocean preservative saline
WEAK
brackish water pickling solution salt water sea water sodium chloride solution
NOUN
preservative
Synonyms
STRONG
alcohol chemical formaldehyde salt saltpeter
NOUN
vim
Synonyms
STRONG
activity dash drive energy enthusiasm fire force kick oomph passion pep pepper push spirit strength vigor vitality zeal zing
Antonyms
STRONG
apathy dullness enervation hate idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy powerlessness weakness
WEAK
languor lifelessness

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It’s billed as different from “your average rib sandwich,” with ribs that have been hand-deboned, marinated in a proprietary barbecue-sauce blend with apple-cider vinegar, then slow-cooked for nine hours.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

And the unique printing process of Bonnie Ralston, shown by Arts Gowanus, uses found metal objects, salt, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to create ghostly industrial prints out of corrosion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

According to Alpha News, the syringe allegedly used in the attack by the suspect, Anthony Kazmierczak, was filled with apple cider vinegar.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

This designation is shared by everyday ingredients such as salt, vinegar, and baking soda.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

“Everyone is going to think you’re planning a drone strike,” she whispered, her voice sharp as vinegar.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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