How to Use thyme in a Sentence

thyme

noun
  • Put the garlic, the thyme, and the oil in the roasting pan.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Add the rice, salt, thyme and parsley to the pan and stir.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Remove the bay leaves and thyme, and let the soup cool to just warm.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
    Becky Krystal, The Seattle Times, 26 June 2018
  • To the first bowl of cheese, add cream, thyme and garlic.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • Press the fresh rosemary, parsley and thyme onto the top and sides of the pork.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Mix in the sugar, thyme and lemon zest, add the salt to taste and reserve.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 June 2018
  • There's a mint and white chocolate cake and there's a lemon and thyme cake.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 June 2022
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Garnish by placing the twist of grapefruit peel and the sprig of thyme in the drink.
    Sonia Rao, chicagotribune.com, 29 June 2018
  • Add the thyme sprigs and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
  • Remove the pot from the heat, and remove the thyme bundle.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Chiles, zest and hearty herbs like rosemary and thyme can be stored with the syrup.
    cleveland, 6 July 2020
  • The fries were crisp and warm and leaves of thyme were a nice addition.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 27 Nov. 2019
  • Add the tamari or soy, garlic and thyme and stir to combine.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Remove and discard the thyme sprig, and turn off the slow cooker.
    Sarah Digregorio, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Garnish with pear from saucepan and a fresh thyme sprig.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2020
  • Add the broth, turkey, bay leaves, and thyme, and stir to combine.
    Kelli Foster, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Add onions, a good pinch of salt, pepper and bay leaf or thyme.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 5 June 2019
  • Add the rosemary, 8 of the mint sprigs, 8 of the thyme sprigs and tarragon and gently muddle the herbs.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Stir in the tahini, thyme, and half of both types of sesame seeds, if using.
    Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2020
  • The strong scent of wild thyme and sage hung in the air, and reddish brown lizards darted among crevices in the walls.
    Nick Romeo, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Add a few thyme leaves or sprigs on bottom of each round.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Add the artichokes and fresh thyme and cook about 1 more minute.
    Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2020
  • Add a splash of olive oil, a good pinch of salt, the bay leaf, and the sage leaves or sprig of rosemary or thyme.
    Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Rub the thyme sprigs with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil, then pick the tips and leaves over the quiche.
    Washington Post, 19 Dec. 2021
  • There’s enough room for olive, vinegar, salt, pepper, thyme, cumin and more.
    Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
  • Herbs such as thyme, oregano, rosemary, lavender can also stimulate the sense of smell.
    Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025

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