puree

verb

variants or purée
Definition of pureenext
as in to chip

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Recent Examples of puree Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 Place in a blender or food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely pureed. — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026 Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and use an immersion blender to puree the soup or use a blender. — Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Immersion blenders can purée soups and sauces right in the pot they’re cooked in. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for puree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
  1. chip
  2. mash
  3. slice
  4. chop
  5. grate
  6. mince
  7. dice
Verb
  • Paint can chip and fade and public art faces the constant threat of being vandalized.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Chargers have plenty to chip away at on an offense that through three games has combined for more punts (10) and committed more turnovers (six) than scored touchdowns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of chip
Verb
  • In a second bowl, mash the bananas, then add sugar, butter and eggs, and mix well.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • None should be feared more than the slugging Junior Caminero, who will get MVP votes after mashing 42 homers.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of mash
Verb
  • The cutting board for slicing vegetables was near the handwashing sink.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Stella McCartney experimented with layered constructions in contrasting colors, while Ottolinger sliced jeans and twisted seams.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of slice
Verb
  • In all, the Dodgers drowned out that horrible tomahawk chop with some mighty hacks of their own, winning 3-1 while finally displaying some of the desperation that had been missing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash and chop together until well combined, then continue working mixture, holding knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chop
Verb
  • Though, it perhaps must be said that Johnson’s glazed-over, murmuring style of line delivery does grow grating.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Use a rasp and grate a couple of tablespoons right into the raw meat mixture before mixing.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of grate
Verb
  • After allowing 271 passing yards to Auburn last week, the primary culprit in all 39 of the Tigers’ points, Florida defensive coordinator minced few words about what lies ahead if nothing changes.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner didn’t mince his words after the San Francisco 49ers took it to the Los Angeles Rams in their season opener in Melbourne, Australia.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mince
Verb
  • The Radical Approach​ Generally, a semiconductor wafer (up to 12 inches in diameter) is diced up into chips or dies, and any defective parts of the wafer can be discarded.
    — Nandan Nayampally, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • In this version, the andouille is diced rather than sliced into the more traditional coins, so each spoonful gets a pop of texture and flavor.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dice

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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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