How to Use thyme in a Sentence

thyme

noun
  • Here are four ways to store thyme.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
  • There are earthy notes from the thyme and bay leaves.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Should thyme be cut back every year?
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Garnish with a pinch of thyme leaves.
    C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Add the chicken stock and thyme and bring to a boil.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Discard corn cobs, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Spoon sauce over pork, and garnish with thyme leaves.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
  • It's served warm with bubbling cheese and thyme on top.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Place half of the oregano and thyme sprigs on top of the fennel.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 10 June 2020
  • Mix in brown sugar, a pinch of salt and some fresh thyme leaves.
    Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Lemon juice and fresh thyme add an earthy brightness to each bowl.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Add onions, a good pinch of salt, pepper and bay leaf or thyme.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 5 June 2019
  • Add onion mixture to crock pot with beef broth, bay leaf and thyme.
    Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2020
  • Saute for about 1 minute, then stir in the olives and thyme or oregano sprigs.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
  • Remove the bay leaves and thyme, and let the soup cool to just warm.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Spoon a no-cook lemon-thyme sauce on top, and dinner is served.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
  • At the top of the list are thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage and chives.
    Becky Krystal, The Seattle Times, 26 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
  • It is served with a side of orange, thyme, and olive oil caramel corn.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • Chiles, zest and hearty herbs like rosemary and thyme can be stored with the syrup.
    cleveland, 6 July 2020
  • Harvesting thyme could mean a small cut or a big cut.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
  • Add the thyme sprigs and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 29 Dec. 2020
  • A little bit of thyme adds a welcome bright note.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
    Bj Dennis, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The pie arrived in a flaky double crust laced with fresh thyme.
    Jesse Sparks, Bon Appétit, 2 Jan. 2020
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with more thyme.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Fresh thyme in the mix adds savory flavor.
    Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for flavor.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Add the beans, thyme and chicken stock; stir to combine.
    Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026

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