tenderloin

noun

Definition of tenderloinnext
as in den

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Recent Examples of tenderloin Pair the beef tenderloin with one of Macarena’s gastronomic, bourbon-centric cocktails that will be available all weekend long. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 My cart often includes freezable meats like chicken breasts, ground beef, and pork (tenderloin and chops)—all cost about a third less than at regular grocery stores. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 June 2026 Reserve a table by the railing and splurge on steakhouse dishes like bone marrow beef tartare, A5 wagyu tenderloin, and truffle tagliatelle. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The diner’s pork tenderloin sandwich—a Hoosier staple served grilled or breaded—is one of the biggest draws, alongside all-day breakfast favorites like from-scratch biscuits and thick, peppery gravy. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenderloin
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  1. den
  2. pigsty
  3. pigpen
  4. dump
  5. cesspool
Noun
  • Additionally, a beer den will feature 18 different varieties of beer from around the state along with food items and a Heinz machine where users can create their own custom sauces.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • The main living space at Bosque Mountain Ranch has 6,900 square feet of entertaining, dining and den entertainment areas with a total of four bedrooms with on-suite bathrooms.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of den
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  • De Wet claims Olivier then ordered him to dispose of their bodies in a pigsty — an act prosecutors believe was meant to destroy evidence.
    — Christina Coulter, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Regard your property as an investment in a pigsty, and visitors will treat it thus.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of pigsty
Noun
  • Rainn Wilson, the actor who portrayed him, has a pigpen.
    — Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Police came back the next day and found the boy's remains in the family's pigpen.
    — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Definition of pigpen
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  • The Team’s sale process was launched earlier this year after a dump of files related to Jeffrey Epstein revealed flirtatious emails that Wasserman had sent in the early 2000s to close Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
  • Aaron did not include any photos with Jordan in this photo dump, though the two follow each other and Jordan left a like on the post.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026
Definition of dump
Noun
  • The tea that Housewives have on each other, especially in Atlanta, is a never-ending cesspool of rumors, blogs, Instagram DMs, and whispers through a complex network of girls and gays.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 25 May 2026
  • Social media is a cesspool, and the pitchforks are aimed at Stephanie White right now.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Definition of cesspool

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