inedible

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Recent Examples of inedible While this is a bane to many gardeners (bolting often renders plants bitter, woody, and inedible), in this strife also lies opportunity for those gardeners aiming toward environmental stewardship. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025 Frozen vegetables are minimally processed to remove inedible parts and extend their shelf life. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025 Owners should also provide a variety of appropriate chew toys and inedible chew bones, and rotate them every few days to keep the canine engaged and prevent boredom. Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Time itself begins to falter — clocks spin strangely, pipes clog without reason, and most tragically, Lucius’ once-perfect soufflés have gone from magical to inedible. Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inedible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inedible
Adjective
  • Researchers have hypothesized that great white sharks have started to identify humans as a nonedible presence in SoCal waters.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • The next step is to figure out a way to make as many of those nonedible pieces out of edible materials instead, as well as finding a way to carry a payload (like water) in an edible container.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Mar. 2023
Adjective
  • The prebiotics found in supplements and food are an indigestible fiber that passes through your digestive tract until reaching your colon.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Soaking, grinding, and pressing remove much of the indigestible fiber and complex carbs.13 This makes the proteins more accessible for the body to absorb.
    Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inedible. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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