sprat

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Recent Examples of sprat Some 134,000 tons of frozen pelagic fish — such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, sprats and herring — are thawed and tossed into European tuna cages every year. Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 3 Apr. 2025 The area also acts as a nursery for fish like lemon sole, plaice, and European sprat. Lauren Lowman, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025 Local delicacies include rye bread, sprat sandwiches, the Estonian pastry Pirukad, Mulgipuder which is a porridge of mashed potatoes and barley and Kohuke, a sweet cheese curd and chocolate snack. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Her family’s Christmas lunch includes two versions of Jansson’s temptation (one with sprats, one without) and, of course, schnapps and singing. Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023 The fish’s brine perfumes the cream with warm spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon, and the sprats themselves melt into oblivion after a long bake. Eric Kim, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2023 The store’s shelves are stocked with sausages, many-layered honey cake, tinned sprats from Latvia, and other Eastern European goods. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023 Baltic Sea sprat smoked with heather and chamomile, say — to stretch your taste beyond its comfort zone and perhaps prime your next order. New York Times, 26 Aug. 2021 If left to swim downstream by themselves, some of the sprats would get lost and overheated in the stagnant reservoirs behind each dam; despite screens, others would be ground up in the turbines. Patrick Symmes, Harper's magazine, 28 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprat
Noun
  • For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • No matter the wish, our products help create a truly unforgettable experience and lasting memories for the kids and their families.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • While recording a commercial focused on hopes for one’s children, the script struck a personal chord.
    William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Ventura is pregnant with her third child with her husband Alex Fine, who is present in the courtroom Thursday.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • The juveniles have also been charged with murder, attempted armed robbery and second-degree burglary, but in Department of Juvenile Justice petitions.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • The juvenile was transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Many clouded leopards refuse to raise their cubs in captivity, said Melissa McCartney, senior manager of animal care.
    Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
  • The bear growled, huffed and clacked her teeth — making sure her message of getting away from her cubs got across.
    Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025

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“Sprat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprat. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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