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Recent Examples of puree
They can be added to soups, salads, or pureed to make a hummus alternative.
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Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or cool the soup slightly and, working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or cool the soup slightly and, working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
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Where’s the waterlogged twin XL mattress and wall covered in paint chipped from years’ worth of Radiohead posters being hung?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Knowing what to do, but not having the patience to chip away at the boss again for the tenth time, definitely got old.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The Braves began the inning with three infield hits and continued to mash throughout the frame.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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It’s made by mashing ripe avocados and mixing them with lemon and lime juice, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and spices.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 July 2025
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To make this má là pig ear recipe, the ears are braised then thinly sliced, their cartilage softening into noodle-like ribbons.—
Jessica Liang,
Saveur,
6 Aug. 2025
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Just as eerie is its sound design, which evocatively captures, for instance, the squish of a scalpel slicing through alien flesh.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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The only chopping required is for the chicken itself, if your butcher doesn’t give you a hand, and to mince the garlic.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Cucumbers are good for more than just chopping into salads as an afterthought, including: Add cucumber to bean salad or a Mexican corn salad with cotija cheese, lime, and cilantro.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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Food processors chop your vegetables, knead your dough, grate your cheese and complete a variety of other jobs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Swap plain butter for compound butter loaded with herbs, chili flakes, garlic, lemon zest, or grated cheese to upgrade your corn and your bread in one move.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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The only chopping required is for the chicken itself, if your butcher doesn’t give you a hand, and to mince the garlic.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Mascherano did not mince words after the game, harshly criticizing the officials for slapping Falcon with a red card without a video review.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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Pinch of salt Directions Peel peaches (blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cover in cold water so that the skins just slip off) and dice into small pieces.—
Bill St. John,
Denver Post,
8 Aug. 2025
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Then dice and mix into leafy green salads with ingredients like nuts, seeds, and crumbled feta for a colorful, nutritious twist.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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