as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
vowed to curry the hide of the person who stole his wallet
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Recent Examples of curry
Another option is to sample the king fish platter — curried, stewed, or fried.
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Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Each day, servers present three-tiered stands stacked with cucumber, prawn, and curried Shropshire chicken sandwiches, warm scones, and a rotating selection of pastries.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Republican officials who curry Trump’s favor win reelection.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Dishes include Houston favorites like Mithu’s Coriander Shrimp, inspired by a family recipe with coconut, turmeric and curry leaf; beef vindaloo with roasted sesame, and Butter Chicken Experience.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Each day, servers present three-tiered stands stacked with cucumber, prawn, and curried Shropshire chicken sandwiches, warm scones, and a rotating selection of pastries.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Republican officials who curry Trump’s favor win reelection.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Dishes include Houston favorites like Mithu’s Coriander Shrimp, inspired by a family recipe with coconut, turmeric and curry leaf; beef vindaloo with roasted sesame, and Butter Chicken Experience.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curry
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The sketch concluded with the librarian licking Moynihan's face with a forked tongue and then unbuttoning her blouse — causing all of the boys' heads to explode.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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The first is Christopher Walken as Gabriel, a mean-spirited angel who sniffs and licks crime scenes and inspects children’s teeth for reasons that sort of make sense within the movie.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Walpole got on the board first, scoring three seconds into the second quarter when Jack English pounded the ball into the end zone on third-and-goal from the one.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Without its dynamic starting quarterback, the Cougars were outpaced by visiting Inglewood, which pounded the rock in a 40-16 victory on Friday at Saddleback College.—
Zach Cavanagh,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The strong winds are indirectly caused by an atmospheric river battering California, as the storm is providing moisture to a weather system that is causing the winds in Nevada, NWS meteorologist Jon Bongard told Newsweek.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dollop vanilla batter evenly over top; gently smooth into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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On social media and in public statements, several Republican figures lashed out at the proposal.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Vargas floated groups of migrants across the informal border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico on a makeshift raft made from wooden boards lashed to fat inner tubes.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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But most of the time, hiding stuff from them doesn't work.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Two weeks later, in the next home Premier League game, Neto was the chance provider again, whipping another fine ball from the left as Chelsea were being held 0-0 by Arsenal midway through the first half (the game would end 1-1).—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Next, in another bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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The difference now versus in past years isn’t just in the scale but the sophistication of threats pelted at companies and executives, said Matt Dumpert, a managing director who leads Kroll’s enterprise security risk practice.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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First Amendment groups have accused federal authorities of carrying out excessive tactics, including pelting protesters and the media with tear gas and pepper balls.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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The firm is also a member of this year’s Change the World list, which highlights companies that are doing social good through their business models.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Otherwise, Craig Breslow will have a lot of explaining to do.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Curry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curry. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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