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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
Their line of bangers includes The Pathfinder Spritz and The Pathfinder Negroni featuring fun functional herbs like angelica root, saffron, and douglas fir.
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Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Many recipes call for fresh herbs and hearty greens, but this is ultimately a choose-your-own-adventure soup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Most cloches work best on small annuals, herbs, and low-growing veggies, and may not be large enough to cover tall plants like tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic remedies) at least 10–14 days before your procedure.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The Honey Duo Gift Set ($62) contains Wildflower and Orange Blossom honeys sourced entirely from California apiaries, while Sage Honey with Honeycomb ($32) offers a raw, textured alternative tied to the herbs grown in Markle’s own garden.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Omelets Omelets are a popular and versatile way to prepare eggs, often made with nutritious ingredients like veggies, cheese, and herbs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Vegetation is exceedingly rich, with more than 2,000 species of wild plants, including more than 100 medicinal herbs.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Many recipes call for fresh herbs and hearty greens, but this is ultimately a choose-your-own-adventure soup.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
Most cloches work best on small annuals, herbs, and low-growing veggies, and may not be large enough to cover tall plants like tomatoes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Most healthcare providers recommend stopping all supplements (including vitamins, herbs, and homeopathic remedies) at least 10–14 days before your procedure.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2025
The Honey Duo Gift Set ($62) contains Wildflower and Orange Blossom honeys sourced entirely from California apiaries, while Sage Honey with Honeycomb ($32) offers a raw, textured alternative tied to the herbs grown in Markle’s own garden.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Omelets Omelets are a popular and versatile way to prepare eggs, often made with nutritious ingredients like veggies, cheese, and herbs.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
As temperatures begin to cool, your gardening to-do list may include harvesting herbs that won’t survive impending freezing weather.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
Vegetation is exceedingly rich, with more than 2,000 species of wild plants, including more than 100 medicinal herbs.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Along the road, shoppers thronged the market stalls, buying live chickens, vegetables, spices, snacks, and sundries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tilz Collection Herbs and Spices Advent Calendar Every chef knows that a meal isn’t complete without spices, and your family’s favorite cook will love this spread of premium spices.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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