: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat
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Bagel lovers can pick from classic varieties like sesame, cinnamon raisin, blueberry and poppy seed.
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Grapes and raisins cause kidney damage in dogs, even in small quantities.
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Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Combine garlic oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, oregano and raisins.
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Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.
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Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
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Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Grapes and raisins cause kidney damage in dogs, even in small quantities.
—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Combine garlic oil, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, oregano and raisins.
—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Stick to whole grapes instead of grape juice, raisins, or jams, as these have more sugar and fewer nutritional benefits.
—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for raisin
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“Raisin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raisin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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raisin
noun
rai·sin
ˈrāz-ᵊn 
: a grape usually rich in sugar that has been dried
Geographical Definition
Raisin
geographical name
Rai·sin
ˈrā-zᵊn
river about 115 miles (185 kilometers) long in southeastern Michigan flowing into Lake Erie
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