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one of the parts that make up a whole
one of the ingredients in the salad dressing is sugar
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Recent Examples of ingredients
With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Made with plush ingredients like fleece, flannel, or cotton, electric blankets are just like regular throws but with wires woven into the fabric that generate heat.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Decker notes that her recipe doesn’t include salt, as her mom sometimes leaves out key ingredients when sharing recipes.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
These two ingredients mixed together creates a powerful mixture perfect for lifting stubborn stains off grout because of their high cleaning and brightening properties.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Though the ingredients might be simple, creating a perfectly crisp yet marshmallowy pavlova that’s stark white and lofty can be challenging.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
The McKinney location will incorporate partnerships with North Texas vendors to use local ingredients and will also collaborate with local breweries and distilleries.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Greens powder has fiber and plant ingredients that may help support digestion.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingredients
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The reason behind this movement was a complex combination of the shifting need for resources, population pressures and external political factors.—
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Common Mistakes To Avoid in Muscle Building While increasing protein intake is important for muscle protein synthesis and overall muscle health, other factors are also involved in muscle growth.—
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Researchers have demonstrated that consumer-grade 3D printers and inexpensive materials can produce advanced optical components capable of super-resolution imaging.—
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
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Per the Haslet city code, council members are entitled to a minimum of one item listed on each council meeting agenda, which the mayor is in charge of putting together.—
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Before using a Magic Eraser to clean a surface, Aziz encourages her team members to think about whether or not fine sandpaper would damage the surface in question.—
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Without certain elements, your home might feel anything less than cozy and inviting.—
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Inside the Speedster, drivers will find elements rarely seen in EVs, including a stick-style shifter.—
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“Ingredients.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingredients. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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