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
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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Alexander Smirnov was sentenced to six years in prison in January after pleading guilty to lying to his FBI handler about the Biden family's ties to a Ukrainian energy company -- in addition to a series of unrelated tax fraud charges.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wade scored 157 points over the last four games, all Heat wins, and turned in a damn-near-perfect performance in the elimination game, playing with relentless energy on both sides of the ball.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The fan who caught Flores’ home run ball threw it back on the field with such vigor that the ball ended up in the infield, rolling past Cincinnati’s Elly De La Cruz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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April 12: The Full Moon in Libra brings balance back into our lives through partnerships. April 12: Venus turns direct, allowing our romantic feelings to flow. April 16: Mercury moves into Aries again, combining vigor and gusto to our words.—
Lisa Stardust,
refinery29.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The larger 34% tariff on Chinese imports would exponentially escalate these costs - especially on fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, apple juice, garlic spices, tea and shrimp.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Step 2 To the bowl, add the lemon juice, umeboshi, and remaining corn kernels and stir until fully coated.—
Scott Clark,
Saveur,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fragrance-free personal care products and natural cleaning alternatives, such as water and vinegar, can help reduce exposure to strong odors.192021 7.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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To use a vinegar solution, Stein suggests using 1:1 water and white vinegar.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Scientists say the decades to come are likely to be hotter still as humans continue to burn planet-heating coal, oil and gas.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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The majority is metabolized by colon bacteria, which produce gases.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Performing there had been a dream of mine, so that day made big impact on my life.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women often lose income, take on the bulk of caregiving, and carry the invisible labor of rebuilding a life, while men complain of the long-tail financial consequences of alimony, support payments, and assets split down the middle.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Potatoes also act as a thickener; potato starch is good for thickening sauces or dressings.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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While a blend of potato starch and water (2 tablespoons each) can replace an egg in cooking and baking during the eight-day celebration.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Ginger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ginger. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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