How to Use cod in a Sentence
cod
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Fried catfish or cod on the menu?
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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If the science says, there’s a lot of cod.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
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The chewy and salty cod fish is deep-fried in a beer batter.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026
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Fried and baked cod, shrimp, cheese pizza, sides and craft beer.
—The Courier-Journal, 12 Feb. 2024
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The main course was a choice of beef short ribs, miso black cod or risotto cakes.
—John-John Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 23 June 2017
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Try a piece of roasted lemony cod with your spuds.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
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For Lent, look for fried catfish and cod served with two sides.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
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Use cut, oily fish such as shad, herring, or the heads of cod or salmon as bait.
—Chad Mason, Outdoor Life, 3 June 2026
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The fish varies from tilapia to cod to shrimp to redfish and even crawfish.
—The Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2024
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The fishing grounds here are full of cod and dozens of trawlers dot the horizon.
—David Greig september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
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Fried and baked cod, shrimp, oysters, cheese pizza, and sides.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2022
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This recipe works well with catfish, cod, tilapia, or other white fish.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
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Fried and baked cod, shrimp, oysters, cheese pizza, sides and beer.
—The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023
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If catfish is not available, use any firm white fish such as cod, tilapia, or grouper.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
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The menu offers oysters, shrimp, clams, cod, fish and chips, salmon and more.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
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Or, donuts, coconuts, cocktail sauce, and cod milt (that is, the fish’s sperm sac)?
—Talib Visram, Men's Health, 30 Jan. 2023
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The cooks here batter filets of cod and fry them to a crackly-crunchy texture.
—Javier Cabral, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2023
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Icelandic cod with green crab nage, root veggies, and saffron mayo.
—Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Dec. 2022
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Any firm, white-fleshed fish will do for this recipe, including cod, tilapia, grouper, and more.
—Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2023
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Styles ate cod sperm to avoid answering the questions.
—Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lean fish like cod, halibut, and haddock can keep for 6 to 8 months.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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Combine flaked cod, egg, scallions, and breadcrumbs to make fish cakes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
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Bake cod on a sheet pan with olive oil, lemon, and herbs for an easy fish dish, suggests Lorenz.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
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Choose boneless options like tilapia, cod, haddock, or salmon.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
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Many people take cod liver oil to support the health of their bones and joints, heart, and eyes.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
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The cod is flaky and succulent, falling apart at the lightest touch.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
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Sauté cod in a skillet, then enjoy with grains and vegetables of your choice.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
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Grilled cabbage and salt cod brandade in a brown butter dressing.
—Mrussell, oregonlive, 5 June 2023
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Another makes treats for dogs like cod skins and peanut butter-bacon crunchies.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Finally, the recipe calls for a mild whitefish, such as cod, bass or halibut.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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