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braised

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verb

past tense of braise

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
  • Sloan, originally from New Jersey, didn’t eat a lot of fried chicken growing up — other than the occasional KFC.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • And like with other Southern stalwarts (think sweet tea and fried chicken), where a taste undoubtedly leads to seconds, one trip to the Smokies always begets a return visit.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
  • One kid ate the broiled fruit and loved it; the other would have sooner perished.
    Emily Weinstein, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Eight-ounce portions of butter chicken, tikka masala and mutter paneer are $6.99, dal is $5.99, sauteed vegetables are $4.99, onion pakora is $4.99 and rice is $3.99.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025
  • Spiced tandoori chicken layered with a blend of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese and a mixture of sauteed onions, mixed bell peppers, jalapeños, corn, cilantro and green chilis.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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