as in energy
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a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons
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Recent Examples of ginger
Raw, berry-sized Thai eggplants are snappy, slightly bitter surprises in an earthy green short rib curry, with extra layers of flavor from ginger-like finger root and basil.
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Jodi Mailander Farrell, miamiherald, 29 June 2017
Signature menu items include a lobster and avocado salad, served with a miso-ginger dressing, and a strip steak.
—Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 26 June 2017
Preparation
Process shallot, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeño, coriander, cumin, ½ cup cilantro, and 1 Tbsp.
—Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
The vegetable is salted and then usually rubbed with chili powder, garlic, ginger and scallions.
—Anna Fifield, Washington Post, 22 June 2017
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Jodi Mailander Farrell, miamiherald, 29 June 2017
Signature menu items include a lobster and avocado salad, served with a miso-ginger dressing, and a strip steak.
—Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 26 June 2017
Preparation
Process shallot, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, jalapeño, coriander, cumin, ½ cup cilantro, and 1 Tbsp.
—Bon Appetit, 26 June 2017
The vegetable is salted and then usually rubbed with chili powder, garlic, ginger and scallions.
—Anna Fifield, Washington Post, 22 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
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Within days of taking office, Trump signed an executive order pausing the disbursement of funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, despite the fact that red states have largely benefited from the legislation’s clean energy incentives.—
Bella Kubach,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The administration tried to freeze funding that Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act directed to clean energy, turning that particular clock back to 2022.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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At the end, the main attraction is Ridley, whose vigor and charisma are unmissable on a screen of any size.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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In Trump’s first weeks back in office, Musk has helped the president implement the unitary executive theory with speed and vigor.—
Zachary Karabell,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2025
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Pair that with a deep Big East tournament run, and Marquette might have just enough juice to slide in for a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Scatter tomatoes on top, then pour the pan juices on top.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
25 Feb. 2025
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Milk and vinegar or lemon juice are often touted as the best way to make your own buttermilk, and while this method works just fine, there are occasions where even milk is out of the question!—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices, stir, and bring to a boil.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
28 Feb. 2025
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Tomorrow’s artists can save on a little gas money by streaming Kelela’s live album, which features 12 selections that Kelela and her band rehearsed for four days, or the nearly 20-minute film that documents the process.—
Elise Brisco,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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The resolution would unlock a mega-reconciliation bill to bolster oil and gas drilling and repeal IRA programs.—
Nick Sobczyk,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.—
Clay Risen,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Required reading Natasha Jonas: A day in the life of a world champion (Photo: Zac Goodwin / PA Images via Getty Images) Sarah Shephard spent 10 years at Sport magazine before becoming Deputy Head of Content at The Coaches' Voice.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Fernandez will wear the same starch blue color as Tiafoe with her Power Pivot Training Tank and Perforated Narrow Waistband Tennis Skirt.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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