pulp 1 of 2

verb

Definition of pulpnext
as in to mash
to cause to become a pulpy mass pulped three oranges to get their juice

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pulp

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noun

as in novel

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Recent Examples of pulp
Verb
There is enough current in the lakes to float logs, and there was pulping activity somewhere above us. — Robeson Bailey, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2025 Its supreme qualities shine brightest when the fruit is freshly pulped, possessing a bewitching, complex tartness that’s audaciously floral with a hint of salinity. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2024
Noun
In between the two installments, Waller-Bridge found time to helm the beloved first season of the smart-pulp espionage thriller Killing Eve. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 In 2020, when the pulp mill exploded in Jay, over 500 people worked there. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pulp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pulp
  1. mash
  2. novel
  3. crush
  4. text
  5. squeeze
  6. textbook
  7. novelette
  8. anthology
Verb
  • The genre-mashing cult series starred Cole as Jughead Jones and filmed in Vancouver from 2016-2023.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Starling Marte mashes one The hometown fans, who appeared to be outnumbered among the 24,225 at The K, had something to cheer in the fourth inning.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of mash
Noun
  • There is too much going on here for this novel to work, but Andersen is an uncommon writer, a skilled historical novelist as well as an astute cultural observer and historical interpreter.
    — John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • His wannabe Robocops launch indiscriminate raids, operate detention facilities under conditions out of a Dickens novel and regularly don face masks to hide their identities.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of novel
Verb
  • Primarily, Fernandes has been crushing opponents with his leg kicks.
    — Brett Appley, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Pinch-hitter Max Muncy crushed a three-run shot in the sixth inning to become the top home run hitter in Dodger Stadium history, but Los Angeles’ three-game winning streak ended with another concerning bullpen meltdown.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crush
Noun
  • The longer the text, the greater the chances that the watermark will be detectable.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Libra September 23 – October 22 The text, pickup time, or travel detail may need clearer wording today.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of text
Verb
  • Questions no longer centre on marking this era with a trophy, but on how much juice is left to squeeze.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • To protect a specific area, such as a garden, Parker recommends properly installing snake fencing made from quarter-inch hardware cloth, which can help keep even newborn copperheads from squeezing through.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of squeeze
Noun
  • College makes money tight between tuition, textbooks and other school expenses.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But what troubles him most is not only what has disappeared from textbooks.
    — Fatima Faizi, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of textbook
Noun
  • Alfred Hitchcock turned one of Woolrich’s novelettes into Rear Window, for which Woolrich was paid the grand sum of $650.
    — Sam Kashner, Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The next year, Hao Jingfang became the first Chinese woman to win a Hugo, for her novelette Folding Beijing.
    — Yi-Ling Liu, Wired, 9 Mar. 2021
Definition of novelette
Noun
  • Grossman will next be seen in the 13th Season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, American Horror Story.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, season one raked in eight Emmys, including best limited series or anthology, lead actor, lead actress, writing and directing.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthology

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“Pulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pulp. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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