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Recent Examples of enchilada
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Patric went with a Baja combo plate ($24) with a short rib taco, cheese enchilada and beef enchilada.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
The red chile enchilada sauce is as smooth as the refried beans, and the light, fragrant rice is much more than a stiff side along for the ride.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Students moved from booth to booth sampling everything from Cajun pasta and cheesy enchilada bake to sushi rolls and strawberry pancake puffs.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Patric went with a Baja combo plate ($24) with a short rib taco, cheese enchilada and beef enchilada.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 5 Mar. 2026
The red chile enchilada sauce is as smooth as the refried beans, and the light, fragrant rice is much more than a stiff side along for the ride.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
Students moved from booth to booth sampling everything from Cajun pasta and cheesy enchilada bake to sushi rolls and strawberry pancake puffs.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchilada
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The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel).—
Jenna Thompson
April 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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The bagel shops competed for awards in flavor, texture and creativity, including categories for best bagel, best sandwich, schmear of the year and a people’s choice award.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Every additional line adds heat, bulk, and electromagnetic noise.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Drop-shoulder or dolman sleeves provide more room in the underarm area, reducing friction without adding bulk.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Several Republicans running for governor have sought to tie Klobuchar to Walz, arguing Democrats as a whole are to blame for the fraud that’s plagued Minnesota’s social services.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 May 2026
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The second set was a dramatic turnaround, and LBSU led for nearly the entirety of the frame to put it away 25-18 on a Hawai’i service error.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The interview is being published in its entirety just ahead of Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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Russian officials have repeatedly warned that Moscow would take decisive action — including a potential mass strike on Kyiv — if Ukrainian attacks disrupt official events scheduled for Saturday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Carbon-ceramic brakes are also standard here and reduce unsprung mass by nearly 60 pounds, while a new front splitter and rear spoiler aid high-speed stability.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchilada. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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