How to Use lime in a Sentence
lime
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Serve tostadas with lime wedges.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026
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Squeeze over lots of lime juice.
—Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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Juicy limes should be heavy for their size.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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Serve with steamed white rice and lime wedges.
—Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026
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Serve with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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Next, squeeze lemon or lime juice over the flesh.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Add the olive oil and lime juice, and mix well.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
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Fluff with a fork, then add lime juice and zest.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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If your soil is too acidic, amend it with lime.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
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Halve the lime and squeeze in the juice of 1 half.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Serve the corn with more cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
—Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Brighten it up with a squeeze of lime.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
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Remove from heat and add lime juice.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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Whisk in lime juice and zest and sugar.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
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Stir in the lime juice and simple syrup.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
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Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
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Garnish with a lime peel or lime wedge.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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Float rum and finish with lime.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Garnish with a thin lime wheel.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
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Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2026
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As the salmon cooks, halve the other lime.
—Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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For a brighter version, add lime.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Garnish each with lime and jalapeño slices.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Instead of lemon juice, try lime juice.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Taste and add more lime juice or salt if desired.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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An ice cube, slice of lime and a splash of gin make a nice spritzer.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 22 June 2023
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Look at the thing — with diced chile, lime juice and a bit of cilantro.
—Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
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Taste and add more salt and lime juice if needed.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
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