How to Use chili in a Sentence
chili
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Most of the spice came from a chili oil that was added to the broth.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The key to a chili crisp that’s so crunchy it’s like a spicy trail mix?
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2022
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Serve the chili with mixed greens and cornbread (from a mix).
—Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Dec. 2017
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The star of the show here is the slow cooker chicken taco chili.
—Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2018
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The chili is hearty -- packed full of veggies and big chunks of meat.
—cleveland, 24 Feb. 2022
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Grab a burger or a bowl of chili and take in the views of the Wilson Range.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
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The chili crunchy stuff with the stern lady on the bottle was the clear winner.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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Reheat the chili and top with the tortilla chips (crushed) and cilantro.
—Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
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And don’t forget to ask for one of the whole, roasted chilis on the counter.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024
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My dad was known for his chili and his ham hock and beans.
—James Hales Remembering Rogers, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2023
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Stir the corn and add the tomato and onion and cook for 3-5 minutes; add the chili salt and stir.
—Veronica Hinke, chicagotribune.com, 7 May 2018
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Bring a pot of chili by 6 p.m. and enter for cash prizes.
—Courant Community, 21 May 2018
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It’s got body, it’s got soul, and the chili crisp, a nod to Chris’ Asian roots, gives it heart.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
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And there are a few deep red shades that range from chili red to brick red.
—Shannon Barbour, The Cut, 13 Apr. 2018
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The chili goes on top of the cheese rather than underneath.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 8 June 2022
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Best Slice: The sweet chili oxtail slice at Cut and Slices.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
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Sadie had just put on a pot of chili for supper when the phone rang.
—Samme Chittum, Smithsonian, 26 Mar. 2018
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Cooks must prepare the chili on site and from scratch with no fillers.
—Joy Davis, Aurora Beacon-News, 12 Oct. 2017
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In brief: The more chili peppers, the spicier the romance.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The chili cheese hot dog is also a sausage and comes topped with crushed Fritos.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024
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The soy garlic was a light and sweet sauce, while the spicy tang punched up the heat with chili paste gochjuang.
—Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 1 June 2018
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This complex blend of chili is bold and nuanced and not for the faint of heart.
—Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2017
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Nor could ground beef and beans make a respectable bowl of chili.
—Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Jan. 2018
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But how did chili peppers get to Arizona in the first place?
—Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 19 June 2023
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Even the chili oil and infused soy sauce that the buns can be eaten with are made fresh in the kitchen.
—Alex Darus, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2023
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Finish: Add the chili bean paste and the Shaoxing rice wine and cook for 1 minute, then add the sauce.
—Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
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Brightens and adds some gently spicy zing to the chili.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
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This will help rehydrate the meat and lock in more of the chili flavor.
—Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 1 May 2018
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The students used the money earned last school year to buy more corn chips, chili and cheese.
—Tegan Hanlon, Alaska Dispatch News, 15 Oct. 2017
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The chili verde is soft and succulent and the plump chicken pairs well with any of the three salsas brought to the table.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
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