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
The offerings there lean British tavern style, with items like a shatteringly crisp fish and chips, Irish soda bread, and curry on the lunch menu, while breakfast has those farm-fresh eggs in various preparations, including a sandwich with a slice of Taylor Ham, a New Jersey specialty.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The result is a silky, lightly curried summer squash soup that’s just as good warm as it is chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Inside, find a simple menu of sandwiches and barbecue served with mac and cheese and curry potato salad.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Some analysts saw Nexstar’s move as an attempt to curry favor with FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The result is a silky, lightly curried summer squash soup that’s just as good warm as it is chilled.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
Inside, find a simple menu of sandwiches and barbecue served with mac and cheese and curry potato salad.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Some analysts saw Nexstar’s move as an attempt to curry favor with FCC Chair Brendan Carr.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curry
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The image of the students as vivisectors, committed to extracting the hearts and licking the bones of the transgressors in their midst, seems to mirror her own hatred of the university’s tendency toward frenzied analysis.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The war killed more than 3,300 Iranians, according to state media, including top leaders, and pounded the country's infrastructure and armed forces.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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One of the deputies shone his light through the window and pounded on the door again.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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Cuba’s Communist Party has approved 176 free‑market measures, which are described as the most sweeping economic overhaul since the revolution, dismantling pillars of state control and decentralizing a system battered by crisis.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Severe storms, flash flooding and extreme heat are battering parts of the Plains, Midwest and the South this weekend, threatening to disrupt World Cup fans, athletes and holiday travelers alike.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Meloni lashed back and accused him of lying.—
Anthony Faiola,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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The men used two cinch ropes to lash an air mattress on each side of the horse.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Rain pelted the ballpark during Tuesday’s game as the Giants built a lead on RBIs from Matt Chapman, Bryce Eldridge, and Jung Hoo Lee.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Cars looked like they were pelted by multiple golf balls.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Events already relocating elsewhere Davis said the delay has already forced nine events to move and could push as many as 30 more to do the same in 2030.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Curry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curry. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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