How to Use rye in a Sentence
rye
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This year its rye is in the spotlight.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Like other whole grains, rye is high in fiber.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
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One rye crumb in my throat to soak how wet the word could make my tongue.
—Laura Kolbe, The New Yorker, 26 June 2023
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And that’s a very good thing for the hardcore rye lovers out there.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 June 2026
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Look for aromas of rye spice, fresh dill, and smoky oak on the nose.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2025
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Whole grain breads, such as whole wheat or rye, give you a healthy option.
—Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
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In the glass, the rye is a bright copper color.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
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Oh man, putting a pat of it on some warm rye toast was life-changing for me.
—Bon Appétit, 13 May 2022
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For rye fans, though, the hunt is part of the ritual.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Guests mixed the aged bourbons and ryes to their preferred style and strength.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024
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Over time, these mites consume both the rye flour and the cheese's surface.
—Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2024
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The rye gives it a nice subtle spice and dark cherry on the back of the palate.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2023
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And unlike some whole grains such as barley, rye, and wheat, quinoa is gluten free.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2024
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Basil Hayden is made from a mashbill with more rye.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Triticale is a type of grain that is a hybrid of wheat and rye.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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Water thoroughly to get the rye off to a good start.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
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Learn how to grow your own rye grass for Easter baskets here.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
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The rye is aged for a combined total of 10 years.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
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The rye character still shines through, with big notes of fruit and spice that lead the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
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Of course, some of those scents likely come from the rye component.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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Start with a recipe that calls specifically for rye flour.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Wild Life’s house style is built on a local, rye-forward mash.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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This drink is particular about its choice of rye.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Also, rye younger than four years old must have a statement of age on the label.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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For the best results, leave winter rye residues on top of the soil surface.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
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This means avoiding all foods that contain wheat, barley, or rye.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
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For maximum impact, look for dark or whole rye.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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On the other side are rye-heavy, barrel-proof bruisers.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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At the same time, the rye component adds pepper, anise, and spearmint.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Some of these cereal grains are grains of rye, wheat, corn, and barley malt.
—Toby Grey, BGR, 4 Sep. 2022
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