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Recent Examples of frankfurter
The Japanese newcomer had taken the pursuit seriously, training and coming up with a novel way to approach the contest (separate hot dogs from buns and snap the frankfurters in half before eating).
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankfurter
Noun
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Hotdoggers are not only expected to drive around the giant wiener, but schedule marketing events, appear for on-air interviews, and of course, hand out merchandise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
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Choose from a green with Christmas trees, white with weiner dogs and holly, or red satin.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And that was several weeks before Johnson pulled his shirt off after a statement 24-15 Black Friday victory over the Eagles, some spur-of-the-moment rambunctiousness that activated a free hot dog promotion at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The mall was anchored in its early days by a Carson Pirie Scott, a Madigan's, and a JCPenney, while the second-story food court featured a Sbarro and a Fluky's hot dog stand.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Step by careful step, Holbrook climbed, holding out bologna and cheese until two pairs of cautious eyes peeked back.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sunday dinner – a thin slice of bologna between white bread and an ounce of potato chips – isn't enough.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Also, the Tuscan Italian Wrap, which comes with salami, capacollo, ham, parmesan, lettuce, onion, tomato, mayo, oil and vinegar wrapped in an oregano-basil & garlic and herb wrap.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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Some have swapped the turkey for prosciutto or salami, added a drizzle of balsamic glaze, or layered in fresh arugula.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Add kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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If the Olympia ready-to-eat kielbasa is still in your refrigerator or freezer, don’t eat it.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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As a nod to that, local artist Ben Kolb created an aluminum pepperoni roll initially, but last year created a 250 pound version that will be lifted 100 feet in the air by a crane on the big night.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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There was also an unhinged Italian hoagie recipe, consisting of pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, raw garlic, mushrooms, and black olives.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
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The weenie races will host heats of five dogs throughout the afternoon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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This creamy, cheesy pasta dish gets its extra spicy flavor from Andouille sausage, pepper Jack cheese, and Cajun seasoning.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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In addition, lots of people were grilling insane eats, including meatballs, sausages, and skirt steak.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Frankfurter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankfurter. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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