How to Use vinegar in a Sentence

vinegar

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  • Stir in 1/4 cup of the half-and-half and 1 teaspoon of the vinegar.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Add the jalapeño, salt, vinegar, oil and herbs and toss well to coat.
    — Steven Satterfield, CNN, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Plus, the vinegar helps balance the richness of the beef and onions.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Using a spoon, scoop the shallot out of the vinegar and add it to the large bowl.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and the vinegar and toss to combine.
    — Colu Henry, Vogue, 26 May 2022
  • Once the stain is gone, wipe the dryer with a clean, damp cloth to wash away the smell of vinegar.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in half a cup of heavy cream and a splash of sherry vinegar.
    — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar, sugar and salt to combine.
    — Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Remove the dates from the oven and brush them with the syrup-vinegar mixture.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Whisk in the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and olive oil.
    — Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For big eaters, there’s the famous Big Dog hoagie with a trio of meats and vinegar slaw.
    — Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Clean the surface with white vinegar and a damp cloth to remove all the grit.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024
  • In metaphor, vinegar tends to get a bad, or at least a vulgar, rap.
    — Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Turn off the heat and add lemon juice (or vinegar) and stir gently.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2021
  • Deglaze the hot pan with the vinegar, scraping up the bits on the bottom of the pan into the mixture.
    — Deena Shanker, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2021
  • The best way to kill this worm is by sprinkling salt or vinegar on it.
    — Makenzie Boucher, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2022
  • Add the oil and vinegar, season to taste with salt, and toss to combine.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2024
  • Sluice with vinegar, dab with chile, eat, wipe the sweat from your brow and repeat.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
  • This helps the rub adhere to the ribs but also the vinegar in the mustard is helpful.
    — Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Or shred it and dress with sesame oil and vinegar for a rice bowl condiment.
    — Yejin Choi, Bon Appétit, 11 Aug. 2022
  • To get your pan as good as new, add equal parts white vinegar and water to soak in the pan.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • To get the best results, the vinegar should be drunk 15 minutes before the meal.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024
  • From there, add a bit of vinegar to water in a spray bottle and spray down the inside of the oven.
    — Janece Maze, Country Living, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Instead, dip a brush in vinegar and go over the jets only.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022
  • The pineapple in the dish and a sauce made with sugar, vinegar and soy sauce add some freshness to the crispy pork.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Our version skips the dairy for a glaze of sugar, thyme, and red wine vinegar.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Next, add all the chicken back into the pan, along with the garlic, and pour in a full cup of vinegar.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 23 June 2022
  • In a bowl, whisk the vinegar, maple syrup, and soy sauce until blended.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Panzer’s used vinegar the way Gunther’s beer used malt and hops.
    — Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari), sesame oil and rice vinegar.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 12 Feb. 2025

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