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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
The Food Processor quickly chops, slices, and shreds a wide array of ingredients for unlimited culinary creations, while the Coffee & Spice Grinder efficiently grinds coffee beans, spices, and herbs for superior flavor and potency.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
The cubes come in garlic plus a range of herbs, including basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, ginger and turmeric.
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Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Growing your own herbs is a wonderful way to add fresh flavor to any meal.
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Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
What sets Zaxbys signature ranch apart is its proprietary blend of buttermilk, black pepper, herbs, and spices.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Add olive oil, fresh herbs, or garlic to your pasta dish for extra flavor and antioxidants.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Made with Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Syrah, this bottling has aromas of peach, pomegranate, and mountainside herbs.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Harvest the bounty of herbs in your garden—cilantro, basil, mint—for this soothing, spiced bowl that uses boxed broth and flank steak to cut down on cooking time.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
Some flowers and scented herbs can be used as companion plants to naturally repel aphids, while others function as trap crops by luring aphids away from milkweed.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The cubes come in garlic plus a range of herbs, including basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, ginger and turmeric.
—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Growing your own herbs is a wonderful way to add fresh flavor to any meal.
—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
What sets Zaxbys signature ranch apart is its proprietary blend of buttermilk, black pepper, herbs, and spices.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Add olive oil, fresh herbs, or garlic to your pasta dish for extra flavor and antioxidants.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
Made with Grenache, Rolle (Vermentino), and Syrah, this bottling has aromas of peach, pomegranate, and mountainside herbs.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Harvest the bounty of herbs in your garden—cilantro, basil, mint—for this soothing, spiced bowl that uses boxed broth and flank steak to cut down on cooking time.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
Some flowers and scented herbs can be used as companion plants to naturally repel aphids, while others function as trap crops by luring aphids away from milkweed.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbs
spices
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Our belle of the barbecue is a citrusy take on an American classic—beer-can chicken—with an ode to mojo criollo, a marinade traditionally made with bitter sour oranges, warm spices, and a heavy hand of garlic.
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The nose offers orchard fruits and rich whiskey notes, while the palate surprises with a Kentucky-style rye character, baking spices, and tropical fruit.
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“Herbs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbs. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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