schmear

noun

Definition of schmearnext
as in enchilada

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Recent Examples of schmear They are sold whole and meant to be ripped and dipped into schmears. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 June 2026 The schmear menu—with more than a dozen options, including a daily special—is the kind of thing that goes viral on TikTok. — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 25 May 2026 Bodega also has muffins, cookies, bagels with a schmear and, sometimes, one of its custom cakes. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026 The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel). — Jenna Thompson april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schmear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmear
  1. enchilada
  2. bulk
Noun
  • This make-ahead superstar has oodles of flavor thanks to green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Reata Restaurant Reata, the Southwestern-style steakhouse in downtown Fort Worth, has offers including a $59 carne asada with a cheese enchilada, plus appetizer and dessert.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of enchilada
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  • The fleece lining adds warmth without extra bulk, and the outer polyester material is water-resistant to protect against rain and snow.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The team’s leading receiver was Brycen Tremayne — Xavier Legette didn’t play at all with a knee injury and Jalen Coker missed a bulk of the second half with a quad injury.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bulk

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“Schmear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmear. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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