How to Use rind in a Sentence

rind

noun
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  • Make a small cut up to the rind to set the wedge on the rim of the glass.
    — Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021
  • The rind holds the space, and the bread moves aside when the raisins expand.
    — Carlton Reid, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Add it to the skillet with the lemon rind and juice, and peas.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
  • The roof rat will gnaw on the ripe fruit, opening a 2-3 inch hole in the rind.
    — Michael Harrelson, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Use a large knife to cut away all the rind and white pith, curving the knife with the curve of the fruit.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Add the garlic and lemon rind to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Use a boning knife to cut between the rind and the fruit of each wedge.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • Above both sides of the mouth, shave two round ears into the rind with a knife.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 31 Dec. 2020
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, chipotle, lime rind and juice, and salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • That mold is then patted down, over and over again, to form the rind.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 25 Apr. 2018
  • For honeydew, most of the cues about ripeness come from the rind.
    — USA Today, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Sprinkle the lamb with the olive oil, lemon rind, and garlic.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2018
  • Triple crème is the creamiest soft rind cheese on earth.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 July 2020
  • Use a small knife to cut the hole out of the watermelon rind, down to the fruit.
    — Paula Forbes, GQ, 20 June 2018
  • When the cheese is used up, its rind adds umami to soup, rice, and grits.
    — Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
  • When all the rind is trimmed, cut the pineapple in half, and then cut each half in half again.
    — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • This heirloom squash has a cream and green-striped rind.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Using a sharp knife, score lines 1 inch apart in the fat layer and rind of the ham.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Look at the rind: Avoid green cantaloupes, which aren’t ready yet.
    — Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
  • In a small bowl, combine the lemon rind, juice, and extract.
    — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
  • Some of the juice will have thickened and combined with the pulp; discard the lemon rind.
    — Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Add the olives, thyme and rosemary sprigs, and orange rind.
    — Jill Gibson, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the mozzarella, lemon rind, and basil.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • With the tip of the craft knife, etch out a thin smile by scraping away just the top layer of rind.
    — Blair Donovan, Country Living, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Insert your thumbs and pull apart the sections, then bend the rind to release the seeds.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2022
  • Remove the oregano or thyme sprigs and strips of orange rind.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Also, what restraint the Braves show in serving the pork rinds on the side.
    — Ted Berg, For The Win, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Sprinkle the lemon rind and parsley over the mussels and stir to mix well.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2021
  • So, soften the rind in the microwave before trying to cut it.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Skin: Look for thin-skinned limes with smooth rinds free of brown spots, which are a sign the limes are older and could be on their way out.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024

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