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as in spicy
hinting at or intended to call to mind matters regarded as indecent
salty language that earned the movie an R rating
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as in savoury
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
a salty, insightful analysis of male-female relationships
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Recent Examples of salty
But now Silvano and a team of other researchers have found that the Southern Ocean’s surface has stopped becoming fresher and has started becoming saltier, instead, leaving the ice that’s still around at much greater risk.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2025
With salty snacks currently representing 10% of Hershey’s total revenue, the division has set an audacious goal to double that contribution over the next decade.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
When temperatures are high, water also evaporates faster and waters — particularly in shallow coastal areas like Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay — can get too salty, Koch said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
As someone who's always had a sweet tooth, Mera explained that she's started to also crave salty foods since becoming pregnant.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 July 2025
With salty snacks currently representing 10% of Hershey’s total revenue, the division has set an audacious goal to double that contribution over the next decade.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
When temperatures are high, water also evaporates faster and waters — particularly in shallow coastal areas like Florida Bay and Biscayne Bay — can get too salty, Koch said.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
As someone who's always had a sweet tooth, Mera explained that she's started to also crave salty foods since becoming pregnant.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
Adjective
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Lauren's house was wiped clean of all physical evidence, right down to stray hairs in her drain, which is really salt in the wound.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The only seasonings in this corn casserole are salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.—
Robin Miller,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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But after its three-year hiatus, the food chain is re-releasing the sandwich, now with three versions to choose from—original, spicy and grilled.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Ginger Beer: As ever, the spicier the ginger beer, the better.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Severe or repeated vomiting and sudden onset chest pain are two parts of what’s called the Mackler Triad, the trio of signs suggestive of Boerhaave syndrome.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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According to the complaint, Perry did not take no for an answer, following up with suggestive text messages and other comments.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Coulda fooled me that the whole thing was made without dairy — these are just as delicious as the butter-laden sort.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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Playing Francis Cobb was a great delicious blessing top to bottom.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Each bite leaves a pungent sheen of olive oil upon your lips, a sort of true love’s kiss for people who really get down with cold cuts.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Law enforcement has uncovered everything from cocaine hidden among bananas to heroin stashed among pungent shipments of garlic and onions.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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And after decades of Dairy Kastle fandom, Trice now gets to see the magic behind those soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes and savory snacks such as a vegan hot dog, pulled pork sandwich or taco-in-a-bag.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Keep an eye out for these incoming sweet treats, savory feasts and refreshing drinks on Cal Expo grounds.—
Irene Milanez,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The Ham Yard Fruit Tea (berries and hibiscus) offers a light, zesty contrast to traditional sweets.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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My favorite dish here was a piquant ceviche served with tortilla chips.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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And to think, this pitiless conquistador came to North America as a humble kitchen herb, deliberately imported by European settlers for its piquant flavor.—
Zoë Lescaze,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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