ginger

noun

ˈjin-jər How to pronounce ginger (audio)
Definition of gingernext
as in energy
active strength of body or mind a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons

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Recent Examples of ginger Kentucky Buck Created by bartender Erick Castro at Rickhouse in San Francisco, the Kentucky Buck is a bourbon, ginger and strawberry cocktail that’s great with a ginger beer, but even better with fresh ginger syrup and sparkling water. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 The Comeback Kid fuses Elijah Craig whiskey, Averna, lemon, ginger, ginger beer and mint into a more sophisticated sort of mule. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The ginger and cinnamon simmer until intensely fragrant before strong black tea joins the pot; Assam is ideal, though sturdy tea bags like PG Tips work too. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ginger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
  1. energy
  2. vigor
  3. juice
  4. vinegar
  5. gas
  6. beans
  7. life
  8. starch
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.
    — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Star San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk appears to have some serious juice with the NFL.
    — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Curd is a traditional British confection, most commonly made with lemon, consisting of the fruit juice cooked with sugar, eggs and butter to form a sweet-tart, velvety spread or filling.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of juice
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  • The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Do add the wine and broth, but use the brine from the peppers in place of the vinegar.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of vinegar
Noun
  • The system has applications in oil and gas, power generation, mining and waste management.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • What’s behind the electronics activity is rising gas intensity of more complex chips used in the AI boom.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • But they can be paired with other potassium-rich foods such as beans, leafy greens, potatoes, bananas, and yogurt.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Return the pan to medium-high heat and cook until the beans are creamy and thick, 10 minutes more.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Over time, Buddhism introduced ideas of reincarnation and karmic retribution, linking a person's fate after death to their actions in life.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • Vegetables and Starches Like fruit, some vegetables and starches contain natural sugars.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks to their high levels of mostly soluble dietary fiber and resistant starch, chickpeas have a probiotic effect, acting as an energy source and encouraging the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of starch

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