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Recent Examples of croquettes
Fries, crispy potato balls, potato chips, and croquettes are other good finger-food ideas.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025
At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Nov. 2025
Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquettes
Noun
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Suet cakes are also very useful if the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today, the downtown Corsicana shop produces around 20,000 cakes each day during its busy season, proving just how in demand that original recipe still is.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Hours later, after dodging cow patties the size of dinner plates and gaping holes leading to marmot burrows, the locations are chosen and the traps are set.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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Noting that the president was given a gold crown and beef patties with ketchup while in South Korea, Jost joked that the 79-year-old basically just had a Happy Meal with a toy.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Other strong options include the lobster roll, bouillabaisse, and shrimp-and-lobster fritters.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the Netherlands, Oliebollen, doughnut-like fritters stuffed with apples, are a traditional Dutch New Year’s sweet.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Fresh apples and sharp Cheddar come together in a creamy sauce over chicken cutlets for a comforting fall meal.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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When the butter has melted, and the temperature has reached 325 F, add the chicken in batches (two cutlets at a time).—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Croquettes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquettes. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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