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Recent Examples of fricassee
In 2015, the Firebirds were fricasseed by Imhotep, 40-0, before the game was halted with 2:51 left in the first quarter by mutual agreement between the teams.
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Aaron Carter, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017
Aaron Carter, Philly.com, 1 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fricassee
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Can drinking a cup of steaming hot water improve your digestion and keep things moving along in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract?—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use a large baking sheet to avoid overcrowding the pan, which will cause the ingredients to steam instead of roast.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Chicken thighs braise in the flavorful cooking liquid, and a squeeze of lime juice and baby spinach stirred in at the end add a note of freshness.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Feb. 2026
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The next question was whether to roast it or braise it.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Fricassee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fricassee. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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