inedible

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Recent Examples of inedible Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun. Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026 Plus baby artichokes have not yet developed the fuzzy inedible choke that must be removed from larger artichokes. Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026 But the place where the filo met the filling was unfortunately gummy and pretty inedible. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026 Roots turn tough, pithy, and inedible. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 1 Apr. 2026 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
  • Fiber is a type of indigestible nutrient that’s concentrated in plant foods, like beans, fruits, and vegetables.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 May 2026
  • Spaghetti squash contains polysaccharides, a type of indigestible fiber that may help prevent blood sugar from rising after eating.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Inedible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inedible. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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