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Recent Examples of enchilada
Universal was a big enchilada, man.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
One enchilada platter has roasted sweet potato and a cashew crema filling ($18).
—
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
See All Example Sentences for enchilada
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enchilada
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Grande also owns Toast’d, a bagel and schmear shop, located in Itty-Bitty’s original spot.
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The schmear menu—with more than a dozen options, including a daily special—is the kind of thing that goes viral on TikTok.
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The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
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The compression features will also help cut down on bulk.
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They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.
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These families and, indeed, our community as a whole have been deeply affected by this tragedy.
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Rain was recorded along the entirety of the coast on Saturday, as well as in parts of Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri, according to weather service data.
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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The show ran off and on for nearly 70 years, but kept the jokes rated PG to satisfy network censors and mass audiences.
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“Enchilada.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enchilada. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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