Definition of brinynext
as in salt
of, relating to, or containing salt a briny liquid that is often used to make pickles

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Recent Examples of briny Its backbone of piney juniper supported a bouquet of deeply briny flavors. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026 Everyone in my family is a fan of bread studded with salty briny olives, and this recipe takes that craving a step further, said Joe Woodhouse. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 9 May 2026 The seasoning level didn’t match that of the fish, offering a nice break from that briny punch. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 The spheres burst gently in my mouth, releasing a pleasant cascade of briny water. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for briny
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salt
Adjective
  • Why Baking Soda Works on Weeds The reason baking soda is effective in killing weeds is that one of its major ingredients is salt.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
  • Star jasmine is moderately salt tolerant but not cold hardy.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026

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“Briny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briny. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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