1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
an acridness in her voice when she said she hoped that we would get what we deserve
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2
as in severity
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
over the years the acridness he felt toward his stepfather softened somewhat
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Customers can get their first bites of the new steak garlic nacho fries Thursday, Jan. 16, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Kansas City Star,
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The impact of the former could be more bark than bite, given that the U.S. has significantly reduced its dependence on Chinese imports over the past decade.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) noted a post-2020 increase in both the frequency and severity of such incidents, although specific links to alcohol consumption remain unclear.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Each country is then assigned a 0-100 score on our Atrocities Scope and Scale Heuristic – providing a single metric for the breadth and severity of atrocities committed within a certain year.—
Collin J. Meisel,
The Conversation,
13 Jan. 2025
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Security protocols embedded within each network node allow for immediate threat identification and isolation, while machine learning algorithms at the edge continuously monitor and adapt to new threats.—
Rafael Umann,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Now more people live at the flammable edges of wildlands, making places that are primed to burn into de facto suburbs.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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For example, shrinking the size and scope of government is a goal which could help the country, but reducing or trimming government programs for almost any constituency would be fraught with hostility and political costs.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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While the temporary pause in hostilities provides reprieve for the Gazan civilians, Hamas and their ideological allies are claiming the agreement as a victory.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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These wines are generally dry with vibrant acidity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The two are not interchangeable, especially in baking where the acidity of buttermilk (which heavy cream lacks) contributes to the rise and flavor of baked goods.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Acridness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acridness. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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