How to Use salt in a Sentence

salt

1 of 2 noun
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  • The soup needs a little more salt.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • The salt will leach the liquid from the fruit and make a brine.
    — Abra Berens, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2023
  • Mix the oats, milk, spices and salt and pepper in a large bowl.
    — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Kosher salt: Enhances the flavor of the cake and pecans.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023
  • If that sounds like too much work to you, just use a small pinch of salt.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 July 2023
  • The sesame seeds and flaky salt on top add a burst of salinity and crunch.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2024
  • So having to burn the feathers off and scrub them with salt.
    — The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • Stir in fresh lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, salt and pepper.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
  • The place where the water meets the land is a treat for the senses, from the sound of the water lapping the sand to the crisp scent of the salt in the air.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Season to taste with salt and black pepper and set aside.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
  • Whisk together flour, salt and ½ cup of the sugar in a large bowl.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Add 2 eggs to oil in skillet; season with half of salt.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Fill an oven-safe pot with water, and add a teaspoon of salt.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 May 2024
  • Get a massage and then spend a few hours moving between the sauna and salt room.
    — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 2 June 2023
  • Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, oregano and spinach and heat for about a minute.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Journal Sentinel, 9 May 2023
  • Stir in stock, greens, herbs, another pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil.
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Rub the turkey all over with ½ teaspoon salt per pound of turkey.
    — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Some recipes substitute broth or a combo of broth and white wine for the water and salt.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Add 2 large eggs, a big pinch of kosher salt, a big pinch of freshly ground pepper, and a small splash of water.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 1 Apr. 2024
  • And during the night, as the video revealed, these salt crystals swell up with water.
    — Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Add the tomato paste, the herbs and the orange peel, the carrots and another large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
    — Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Season both sides of patties with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Add the garlic, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Every movement of the spacecraft led to greater loss of Bennu’s dust, like the way salt comes out of a shaker.
    — Katrina Miller, New York Times, 25 Sep. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, citric acid, and black pepper.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 21 Dec. 2023
  • As with the other foods, skip additives like butter and salt and serve them plain.
    — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
    — Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 4 May 2024
  • In a large bowl, combine the pork, crab, onions, carrots, mushrooms, noodles and salt.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 15 June 2023
  • Tear 1 head of radicchio into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, and toss in the chili dressing.
    — Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2024
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salt

2 of 2 verb
  • The city salted the roads after the snowstorm.
  • The meat was preserved by being salted and smoked.
  • Lake went 12-for-16 from the foul line, salting the game away from the stripe.
    — Scott Sepich, oregonlive, 11 Mar. 2023
  • Muller hit a pair of threes early in the fourth to salt the game away.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Rinse the spinach and, when the water comes to a boil, salt it and add the spinach to the pot, stem-side first.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Place the tomatoes on a plate, cut side up, and salt them.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Being a coastal plant, they’re used to salt spray and high winds.
    — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 July 2022
  • The nutrient was added to salt in the U.S. in 1924, which likely led to a bump in IQ.
    — Roni Dengler, Discover Magazine, 2 July 2019
  • Around the year 1000, the Vikings showed up to fish cod, then dry and salt it for transport across the Atlantic.
    — Nina Caplan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2023
  • The clock runs under 2:30, and now Oregon will try to salt it away.
    — oregonlive, 11 Sep. 2021
  • Just salt the rim of a highball glass (or any preferred glass) and fill with ice.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2023
  • Kill it with fire, salt the earth, and cover over with concrete and barbed wire.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2021
  • Do not salt too heavily because of the salt in the beef stock.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
  • This will give the vinegar and salt enough time to react with the rust and loosen its grip on the surface.
    — Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
  • And many places won't salt early because the rain will just wash it away.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2022
  • To salt the rim, sprinkle a few teaspoons of salt onto a small plate.
    — Odette Williams, WSJ, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Oakland pulled down the rebound and salted the game away with two free throws.
    — Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of salt.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022
  • According to the Metro Snow Map, most of the streets in Louisville have been salted, while others are in progress.
    — The Courier-Journal, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The Metro Snow Team will prepare to salt roadways around midnight to lessen the snow's impact.
    — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Michael Raffl added an empty-net goal with 1:09 left in the third period to salt the game away.
    — Dallas News, 5 May 2022
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it generously.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 29 June 2022
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and generously salt the water.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • In winter, the snow must be shoveled; the driveway, plowed; the sidewalks, salted.
    — First National Bank Alaska, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2023
  • After processing, the meat is salted, dried and aged for up to three years.
    — Josie Goodrich, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
  • Give some distance to trucks salting and brining streets to ensure the products hits the street and not your car.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
  • Bucs having a hard time salting this one away, and Thomas Dowd is heating up for Dothan.
    — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al, 2 Mar. 2023
  • One of the best ways to prepare a flavorful turkey is to salt the skin well and then butter the turkey ahead of time.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 21 Sep. 2022
  • Martin then sank late free throws to salt the game away and earn a trip in the tournament championship.
    — Dallas News, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The lopsided balance of spice doesn’t give the tangy vinegar and salt any room to move downfield.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2022

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