pureed

verb

variants or puréed
past tense of puree
as in mashed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pureed
  1. mashed
  2. ground
  3. chopped
  4. sliced
  5. diced
  6. minced
  7. grated
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  • Creamy and smooth in texture, almost nutty in flavor, avocados are delectable, whether mashed into guacamole, blended into smoothies, or sliced onto salads, tacos, or, of course, toast.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Guardians went into that game last in the league in homers — and then mashed six off a guy who had just made the All-Star team the week before?
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of mashed
Verb
  • Caglianone represented the tying run but grounded out on the first pitch against Blue Jays closer Louis Varland.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Transportation was also the leading cause of fatal injuries among truck drivers, fishing and hunting workers, refuse collectors and grounds maintenance workers.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ground
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  • Robocop Reigns Rodrigues chopped Hernandez’s legs with powerful calf kicks.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Navarro chopped his feet prior to the shot, but Carter dove to his left and pushed the attempt out of bounds.
    — Daily News, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of chopped
Verb
  • Florida chef Elijah Button was chopping onions in June when his knife slipped and sliced his middle finger to the bone.
    — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Another veneer is made of eucalyptus from the paper industry, which is formed into a block then sliced into the veneer during a ten-week process.
    — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sliced
Verb
  • Disappearing chicken is a baked dip that’s loaded with shredded chicken, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and diced green chiles.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
  • This is a town where almost everybody’s breasts have been sliced, diced, manipulated, and put back together.
    — Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of diced
Verb
  • When garlic is minced, add the basil with the motor running; mince the basil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
  • Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of minced
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  • Parmesan, finely grated (about 3 cups), 1 cup (packed) parsley leaves with tender stems, and 1 tsp.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hard cheeses such as cheddar, parmesan and gouda, however, are better suited for freezing and can be grated and stored for later use.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grated
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