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Recent Examples of patties
Workers prep hundreds of patties each morning, using ice cream scoops to form the ground beef — purchased from a market down the street, with just a pinch of salt added — into meatballs, which are flattened in a tortilla press.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The burger contains two one-pound patties, 10 pieces of bacon, two layers of mushrooms (Beard winces at the thought of mushrooms), two layers of blue cheese crumbles and Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Shape into patties and sear in a pan with butter or oil until browned (about 3-5 mins per side).
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Not in our basket were some of the chain’s more fun and fancy items, which run the gamut from croissants to Belgian chocolate to high-quality burger patties, and a whole range of alcoholic beverages.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For those craving excess, the legendary Quadzilla stacks four third-pound patties with American cheese and full toppings.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The 3-ounce patties of yesteryear now weigh in at 4 ounces apiece.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Skyrocketing beef prices have become such a problem that consumer groups are weighing hamburger patties to see which fast-food chain offers the best deal.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
The burger contains two one-pound patties, 10 pieces of bacon, two layers of mushrooms (Beard winces at the thought of mushrooms), two layers of blue cheese crumbles and Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Apr. 2026
Shape into patties and sear in a pan with butter or oil until browned (about 3-5 mins per side).
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Not in our basket were some of the chain’s more fun and fancy items, which run the gamut from croissants to Belgian chocolate to high-quality burger patties, and a whole range of alcoholic beverages.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
For those craving excess, the legendary Quadzilla stacks four third-pound patties with American cheese and full toppings.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 25 Mar. 2026
The 3-ounce patties of yesteryear now weigh in at 4 ounces apiece.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Skyrocketing beef prices have become such a problem that consumer groups are weighing hamburger patties to see which fast-food chain offers the best deal.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patties
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Pavlovas are a popular dessert in spring and summer when the light, airy, cloud-like texture of the baked meringue dessert is preferred over the heavier, sturdier cakes of fall and winter.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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For dessert, the crew will be enjoying cookies, cakes, and plenty of chocolate.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2026
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Working in 2 batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, cook cutlets, turning halfway through, until deep golden brown, 6–8 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Some of the most popular dishes are chicken cutlets, sausage and peppers, meatballs, penne, beef stew and the deep dish, Sicilian pizza.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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Eggplant will surely play a starring role on the restaurant’s opening menu alongside pop-up favorites like cassoulet croquettes, quail pithivier, and choucroute garnie.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Belgium’s menu includes moules frites or steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp croquettes, beef roast, bone-in pork chop, classic chocolate mousse.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Breadwinner will offer smashburgers, hoagies and vegetarian sandwiches, such as one stuffed with vegetable fritters, and a mushroom French dip.—
Tara Duggan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some of my favorites include Bajiye, savory black-eyed pea fritters; Baasto Lisaanyo, Somali lasagna with cumin and cilantro in the sauce; and Bariis Isku Karis, one-pot goat and rice, Ahmed’s childhood favorite.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Patties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patties. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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