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Recent Examples of platter
The excellent seafood platter and Irish beef pair well with a pint of Kinnegar lager brewed up-county.
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Early in the second period, defenseman Lane Hutson put one on a platter for Caufield at the lip of the crease with a wide-open net in front of him, but the puck rolled just wide.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
This gorgeous, colorful salad is summer on a platter, sure to win the grand prize (if there was one) at every potluck and cookout.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Arrange steak on a platter or plates with lettuce leaves, watermelon salad, and Tomato Sopes (if using).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Early in the second period, defenseman Lane Hutson put one on a platter for Caufield at the lip of the crease with a wide-open net in front of him, but the puck rolled just wide.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
This gorgeous, colorful salad is summer on a platter, sure to win the grand prize (if there was one) at every potluck and cookout.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
Arrange steak on a platter or plates with lettuce leaves, watermelon salad, and Tomato Sopes (if using).
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
Noun
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There was a pause in the action in the fourth inning when plate umpire Brian O’Nora exited with concussion-like symptoms after getting hit by a foul ball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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After a day in the sun, unwind at La Casa sul Mare, where airy accommodations offer sea views, and linger over plates of seafood pastas at Da Mariano.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
Noun
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There is a big in-tray on my desk.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Placing a tray or dish beneath the pot helps catch excess water.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Strain chicken poaching liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Recipe information Whisk ⅓ cup white miso and 1 cup water in a medium pot until miso is dissolved.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The dining room table, where the sisters wrote, is strewn with manuscripts, quill pens and tea cups; a bonnet and shawl bedeck a chair in the small kitchen.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The food remains rigorously composed but more attuned to our moment, and the servers, a number of whom have worked for Daniel Boulud for decades, prize warmth as much as decorum.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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African American men often labored in these environments— as servers or cooks—but African American passengers like ML were not welcome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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This week, win every weeknight with these delicious 8x8 casserole dinner, side dish, and dessert ideas for your family of four.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Scroll on for more stunning cookware, including a ceramic casserole dish, a nontoxic stock pot, and a handy bread loaf pot.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Our waiter was attentive, and my Ruby & Rosemary cocktail was excellent, but what stood out was the focus on sustainability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Soon the waiter arrived, flicked a button on a remote control, and what had appeared to be a fancy mirror on the wall behind Lynch slid down and morphed into an enormous screen.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Do not place a container garden in a saucer, which acts as a water reservoir, keeping the soil constantly saturated.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The lobby’s elevator doors opened and a woman with a giant white saucer on her head and a matching floor-length coat, embellished with red splotches that evoked stab wounds, slowly exited.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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