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
Not with accessible nutritious food for all but with twenty-three-dollar grab-and-go salads.
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Reuven Perlman, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight hero, offering convenience and versatility as a flavorful protein that can be enjoyed on its own, shredded into salads, folded into casseroles, or added to soups.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The menu runs the gamut from sheet tray nachos and Carolina braised pork sandwiches to kale salads and homemade biscuits.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle them raw or roasted on top of salads, soups, and risottos.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The second course brings out an abundance of salads, plantains, yucca, collard greens, and feijoada (the classic black bean and meat stew).
—Melissa Malamut, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Use beans or lentils salad as a high-fiber topping for salads and grain dishes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The 500-square-foot space will offer a selection of grab-and-go items, including sandwiches, soups and salads.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In both raw and cooked form, they’re used as a building block for countless dishes from soups and casseroles to sauces to salads.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Reuven Perlman, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Rotisserie chicken is a weeknight hero, offering convenience and versatility as a flavorful protein that can be enjoyed on its own, shredded into salads, folded into casseroles, or added to soups.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
The menu runs the gamut from sheet tray nachos and Carolina braised pork sandwiches to kale salads and homemade biscuits.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle them raw or roasted on top of salads, soups, and risottos.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The second course brings out an abundance of salads, plantains, yucca, collard greens, and feijoada (the classic black bean and meat stew).
—Melissa Malamut, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
Use beans or lentils salad as a high-fiber topping for salads and grain dishes.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
The 500-square-foot space will offer a selection of grab-and-go items, including sandwiches, soups and salads.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In both raw and cooked form, they’re used as a building block for countless dishes from soups and casseroles to sauces to salads.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for salads
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There are many different varieties of ramen across Japan, and Sanno ramen is characterized by its blend of soy sauce, pork, and chicken.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The classic lomo saltado dish comes in two varieties at Paititi.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Our role as a retailer is to translate these shifts into experiences and assortments that resonate with how our customers live, work and express themselves.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fiddelke faces significant challenges—revamping product assortments, enhancing stores, and upgrading technology to compete against Amazon, Walmart, and Costco.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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A lot of those songs wind up in the polka medleys.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, the telecast has become a predictable parade of tributes, medleys, and artist showcases, all sandwiched between award presentations that seem to please no one but the person who wins them—and even then, that’s not guaranteed.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2025
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In an attachment, Morine included photos of the collages, which mostly consisted of photos of pop stars, including one of Lady Gaga performing with fake blood.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wu hasn’t worked with his source material in a literal way; rather, Rauschenberg’s collages have informed his approach to the collection, which is built around classic American style.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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They should be added early to simmering stews, soups, sauces, so time and heat can unlock their full potential.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Turmeric is a common ingredient in curries, soups, and stews.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Salads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salads. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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