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Recent Examples of freeze-dried
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The combination of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries gave this drink an amazing aroma.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Ripe Turkish apricots are cut into slices, freeze-dried, and packaged in resealable pouches—nothing else is added.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Fewer contaminants in fresh and frozen dog foods Clean Label Project purchased 79 samples of best-selling fresh and frozen dog foods, kibble and air- and freeze-dried products.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
There are new dragées — classic, biscuit, and freeze-dried — as well as a series of pralines and chocolate bars.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
During the past few years, fresh, raw, or freeze-dried food have become more popular options, marketed as a healthier and more life-sustaining option for pets than traditional kibble.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
The healthiest chips are baked, air-fried, dehydrated, or freeze-dried.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Fresh and freeze-dried strawberries ensure that these cookies are bursting with fruit flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
The combination of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries gave this drink an amazing aroma.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Ripe Turkish apricots are cut into slices, freeze-dried, and packaged in resealable pouches—nothing else is added.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Fewer contaminants in fresh and frozen dog foods Clean Label Project purchased 79 samples of best-selling fresh and frozen dog foods, kibble and air- and freeze-dried products.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
There are new dragées — classic, biscuit, and freeze-dried — as well as a series of pralines and chocolate bars.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
During the past few years, fresh, raw, or freeze-dried food have become more popular options, marketed as a healthier and more life-sustaining option for pets than traditional kibble.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
The healthiest chips are baked, air-fried, dehydrated, or freeze-dried.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freeze-dried
Adjective
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The masks are made from hydrogel, which, Dixneuf says, is particularly well-suited for dehydrated, puffy, and tired eyes.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lee's three-shot lead coming into Sunday's final round evaporated on a tumultuous front-nine with double bogeys at the par-4 5th and 9th which saw the South Korean surrender the lead to Zhang.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the job market has evaporated in worrisome ways.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The flowers look beautiful in fresh or dried arrangements.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wait until the dew is dried or a few days after a heavy rain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dried or desiccated coconut flakes can be replaced with fresh coconut meat, or omit.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Try to get a look below the surface—if anything is broken, damaged, rotten, or desiccated, a simple trim could help.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Freeze-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freeze-dried. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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