as in varieties
an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
the state senate must contend with a veritable salad of legislative measures before it can adjourn for the session
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Recent Examples of salads
They can be used in many dishes, including salads, soups, stews, casseroles, and more.
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Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Last year also saw the opening of Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas where guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
Add this $5 cutting board to your kitchen, as well as this six-piece set of large pasta bowls (also great for salads and soups).
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
For something a little lighter, upscale Milanese sandwich chain De Santis offers salads and sandwiches plus freshly made cakes and coffee.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Customers are first seated, and servers in white button-down shirts bring a choice of soda, wine or beer, after which diners can meander toward self-serve stations stocked with salads and sides.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
They can be added to salads, soups, smoothies, and even quiches.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
The cafe also serves plenty of fresh salads and soups, chicken sandwiches (an off-menu chicken cordon bleu sandwich is my favorite) and fish and chips.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
Last year also saw the opening of Cymbiotika Wellness Café at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas where guests will be able to experience smoothies, juices, açai bowls, yogurt bowls, salads and wraps featuring the brand’s supplements.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 13 Mar. 2026
Add this $5 cutting board to your kitchen, as well as this six-piece set of large pasta bowls (also great for salads and soups).
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026
For something a little lighter, upscale Milanese sandwich chain De Santis offers salads and sandwiches plus freshly made cakes and coffee.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Customers are first seated, and servers in white button-down shirts bring a choice of soda, wine or beer, after which diners can meander toward self-serve stations stocked with salads and sides.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
They can be added to salads, soups, smoothies, and even quiches.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
The cafe also serves plenty of fresh salads and soups, chicken sandwiches (an off-menu chicken cordon bleu sandwich is my favorite) and fish and chips.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
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Don't forget to check on them during extremely hot weather—even drought-tolerant varieties may need more water when housed in terracotta during the summer.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The menu is big on fresh fish, and the wine list of more than 500 varieties is great for pairing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company also described merchandising and inventory moves aimed at reenergizing its assortments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Girls’ apparel frequently makes up the majority of kids’ clothing SKUs at major retailers, according to Woven Insights, while boys’ assortments skew toward T-shirts and pants with fewer stylistic or fit variations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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This 27-track collection features updated mixes of iconic live performances alongside new remixes and medleys of classic Elvis recordings.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
18 Feb. 2026
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While further details on how the segment will work were not immediately available, awards shows often have multi-artist performances delivered as tight medleys, although eight is a lot.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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From glass sculptures to abstract collages, the artists grapple with memory, home and survival in the aftermath of displacement.—
Grant Klarich Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Featuring a series of images and collages commissioned for the inaugural edition of Chanel’s Arts & Culture Magazine, the exhibition will run till April 16.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Macaroons are chewy jumbles of coconut bound together with egg whites and sweetened condensed milk.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result also spotlights conference championships’ awkward fit in the current system, particularly given the fact that conference expansion has led to jumbles atop each league’s standings.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
7 Dec. 2025
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Broccoli stalks are stellar chopped and tossed into stir-fries, soups, or stews.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Its mild garlic flavor is used the same way as onion chives, sprinkled over salads, potatoes, soups, and stews.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Salads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salads. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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