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Recent Examples of frankfurter
The Japanese newcomer had taken the pursuit seriously, training and coming up with a novel way to approach the contest (separate hot dogs from buns and snap the frankfurters in half before eating).
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankfurter
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In an effort to create next-level wiener fever this winter at Breckenridge, the resort’s culinary experts came up with an imposing monument to the humble frankfurter: The Hot Dog Tower.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hotdoggers are not only expected to drive around the giant wiener, but schedule marketing events, appear for on-air interviews, and of course, hand out merchandise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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Senate, a popular gourmet hot dog joint with an outpost in Over-the-Rhine, is closing its Blue Ash restaurant.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2026
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When night falls, head back to the food truck for a smashburger, jumbo hot dog, or one of the vegetarian options.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Avoid or significantly limit eating salami and bologna, which are saltier and higher in fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the deli cold unit, which has the sole task of keeping food at or under 41 degrees, deli ham, beef bologna and cheese were too warm.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The salami should be good for another week, right?—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Italian‑leaning combos loaded with capicola, pepperoni, salami, provolone, hot pepper cheese, and vegetables dressed with mayo and oil.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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Add kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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If the Olympia ready-to-eat kielbasa is still in your refrigerator or freezer, don’t eat it.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
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The food website Chowhound released its list of the best fast-food pepperoni pizzas, and many of the picks are available nationwide.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Because next weekend is Valentine’s, the pepperoni pictured here is cut into heart shapes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
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The breakfast, always held the Saturday before Super Bowl Sunday, featured the usual pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice, as well as raffle baskets.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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What better way to start the day then with a homemade breakfast, and this one stars a eggs, sausage, and cheese.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Frankfurter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankfurter. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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