fry

noun

Definition of frynext
as in roast

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Recent Examples of fry The Bulwark reported that the chain’s move inspired some in the MAHA world to look deeper at the company’s food practices, finding that its fries were precooked in seed oils. — Pilar Melendez, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025 Like most fats, beef tallow provides long-lasting energy, helping to keep people fuller and more satisfied, which can help balance the carbohydrate content of foods like, say, French fries. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025 The large tray fits several servings easily and serves up homemade fries at the perfect crispiness using the air fry feature. — Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025 While Bob goes on his own side quest, Linda and Teddy egg each other on, starting out with dyeing some beer green and moving on to coloring … everything — ketchup, mustard, fries, burgers. — Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fry

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