herbs

plural of herb
as in spices
a plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food a dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs rosemary, sage, and other herbs

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Recent Examples of herbs Produce varies by the season and includes tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, kale, peas, berries, turnips, rutabagas, apples, pears, cantaloupe, watermelon, herbs and other homegrown offerings. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Sweet peaches and shrimp are served with buttermilk dressing, bottarga, fresh herbs and cornbread crumbles at Staplehouse. Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 But to keep his business afloat, Drossos is meticulous about stocking meat items that won’t be wasted and partners with local growers to carry specialty Mexican herbs without cutting a profit to a middleman. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Before storing, rinse fresh herbs under cool running water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Other herbs, such as rosemary, oregano, and thyme, offer antioxidants and phenolic compounds that may also help lower inflammation. Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026 Past culprits have included fresh herbs, raspberries, green onions, and snow peas. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026 The biggest highlight was the refrigerator devoted entirely to green produce, including watermelons, lettuce, asparagus, herbs and more. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Instead, this version skips the herbs entirely and leans on lemon and almonds for flavor and ricotta cheese for body. Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
Noun
  • Above all, frankincense stands out as the star note, curling around aromatic baking spices.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The finish is long and refined, with lingering notes of dark honey, sweet baking spices and seasoned oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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