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applesauce

[ap-uhl-saws]

noun

  1. apples stewed to a soft pulp and sometimes sweetened or spiced with cinnamon.

  2. Slang.nonsense; bunk.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of applesauce1

First recorded in 1670–80; apple + sauce
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Example Sentences

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“At the same time, saying that the president’s brain has turned to applesauce is not journalism. It’s punditry.”

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“They played a key role in addressing lead contamination in applesauce pouches,” reported the Post.

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Think of classic pairings: sautéed apples with pork chops, applesauce with latkes, or the tangy sweetness of prunes in dishes like Chicken Marbella.

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And if we want to truly understand the role of processing in modern diets, we need to move beyond comparing apples to orange juice — and start comparing apples to applesauce.

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He oversaw several major initiatives, including the Biden administration's ban on Red No. 3 dye and the FDA’s investigation of applesauce contaminated with elevated levels of lead and chromium.

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