puree

variants or purée

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of puree Get The Recipe 11 of 15 Split Pea Soup With Ham This soup gets a nice pureed-like texture without any pureeing necessary thanks to the split peas. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024 Make use of the remaining pumpkin insides by pureeing them to create delicious pumpkin bread. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024 Just choose your fruit of choice and puree it with a bit of lemon juice to help improve its flavor and color. Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024 This texture difference makes red jalapeños ideal for pureeing into hot sauces and fresh salsas, while crunchier green jalapeños are perfect for pickling, canning, and other preserves. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for puree 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
Verb
  • But no question, NIL and the portal have chipped away at that advantage.
    Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The secretary of state oversees U.S. foreign policy, but Trump has already chipped away at some of the job of America's top diplomat, by tapping numerous special envoys for Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon.
    Claudia Grisales, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Then remove a cup or two of the beans to mash and return to the pot to serve with cornbread.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The Pitt is a new Max Original that takes the format of two popular legacy series—ER and 24—and mashes them together.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Even when the Clippers’ 26-point lead in the third quarter was sliced to 15 by the end of the quarter and to 11 early in the fourth, Leonard sat on the bench.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Instead of stopping with the wall, Martin and his representatives said, his contractor kept slicing, also taking the top off that previously intact 46-foot length of the bluff next to it.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Packages of cucumbers—that had been either chopped, sliced, or speared—had initially been recalled last month amid fears they may be contaminated with the potentially deadly food poising bug.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The menu also includes fish and chicken sandwiches, wings, milkshakes, chopped salads and more.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Romaine pairs well in a simple salad with lemon and grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese.
    Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Fresh grated Parmesan and crusty bread: For serving.
    Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Seth Jones didn’t mince words, his turnover during the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday undermined a potential rally.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The texture of the raw lamb, minced to a smeary fineness, is lightened with bulgur, and its mildly gamy flavor is warmed and sharpened with nutmeg and salt.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The cozy space offers hands-on classes where participants learn to dice, slice, chop and cook up Northern Indian specialties all while enjoying a delicious meal.
    Amy Bizzarri, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Best Way To Freeze Here are Cooper's best tips for freezing jalapeños: Slice or dice them first.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025

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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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