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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
Balcony doors are flung open to the salty Mediterranean breeze.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Munching on salty stuff close to bedtime can leave you temporarily swollen in the morning as all that extra fluid pools in your face while laying flat, Dr. Riek says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Remember that the soup stock will be a bit salty when adjusting the topping.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Veggies and Hummus Veggies and hummus is crunchy, salty, and satisfying, making for an excellent late-night snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Munching on salty stuff close to bedtime can leave you temporarily swollen in the morning as all that extra fluid pools in your face while laying flat, Dr. Riek says.
—Katie Camero, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
Remember that the soup stock will be a bit salty when adjusting the topping.
—Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Veggies and Hummus Veggies and hummus is crunchy, salty, and satisfying, making for an excellent late-night snack.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for salty
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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
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Here, the country starts looking seriously poor—more salt scrub than sagebrush.Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
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Think oysters on the half shell, baked, or fried, crab cakes, crudo and tartare, fish and chips, creamy pasta, roasted chicken or duck, smoked salmon, curries or spicy cuisine, apple pie, crème brûlée, bread pudding, or an assortment of cheese.Michelle Williams, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Some research has found that capsaicin, the active ingredient in spicy peppers, may help lessen symptoms of coughing.8 6.Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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The meal looks homemade and delicious, and Srisatta finishes all of it well within his 15-minute window.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Here are some tips to pull off a delicious, minimally stressful Thanksgiving.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The more the soil dries out, the more pungent flavor the turnips will take on.Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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The pungent scent of the spiky fruit is mellowed by the cream, a worthy endnote that mimics the grandeur of its surroundings.The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
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That could be in a smoothie that already has a fair amount of it (say, in the form of yogurt or whole milk) or in savory dishes like tofu curry or soup.Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024
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The rich savory sweetness of roasted onions teams up with onion soup mix and everybody’s favorite casserole topping—French’s fried onions—to infuse this bird with oniony flavor from the inside out.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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When a film is particularly geographically piquant, a compliment soon follows that the city itself feels like a character.Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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From morning through to evening the menu transforms throughout the day from a selection of sweet and savory patisserie, breakfast sandwiches and hearty egg dishes to rotisserie chickens, sliced to order and added to baguettes or a fresh salad with a piquant mustard dressing.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Salty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salty. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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