How to Use curry in a Sentence

curry

1 of 2 verb
  • Lots more donors will now be able to buy access to the man and curry his favor.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The result is a silky, lightly curried summer squash soup that’s just as good warm as it is chilled.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 May 2026
  • The state-by-state list is an eclectic one, from Cuban sandwiches to curry fries.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Another option is to sample the king fish platter — curried, stewed, or fried.
    — Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The event was a surreal mashup of soccer and favor-currying.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Dastaan is the family’s and many industry friends' ‘go-to’ curry place.
    — Cass Farrar, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Once the limit is reached, folks who still want to curry favor with a candidate can and will continue to donate.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • His inconsistency did not curry much favor on the coaching staff.
    — Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Inside, find a simple menu of sandwiches and barbecue served with mac and cheese and curry potato salad.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • Wondering what favor that information might curry me, if any.
    — Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Publishing a memoir in the run-up to a political campaign is a tool that some politicians use to curry favor with constituents.
    — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 19 Apr. 2026
  • There was no reason for DeSantis to do this, except to curry partisan favor with the right wing.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023
  • Madeline’s menu will offer a variety of seasonal dishes, from pasta to curry.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2026
  • And tipping off top funds to a profitable trade—selling short a stock heading into a block sale tends to be a winner—could curry favor with important clients.
    — Liz Hoffman, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2022
  • But there are other specialties as well, including a pan-seared snapper, curry vegetables and lemon-pepper wings.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 May 2026
  • That contrast makes Thai pumpkin curry the ideal dish for this time of year, bridging the awkward gap between late summer and early fall.
    — Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Using your private suffering to curry intimacy is neither okay nor sweet (in the other flawed-human kind of way).
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Coopers is serving quiche Lorraine, deep-dish apple pie with nutmeg sauce, and curry chicken or curry shrimp depending on the day.
    — Marvin Joseph, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2023
  • To be fair, CBS isn’t the only news organization trying to curry favor in this way.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Though Mandarette is gone, its staff shared a few recipes with The Times through the years, including those for its beef noodles and curry chicken turnovers.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
  • For example, curry dishes that use curry powder often include ingredients like white rice, which can raise blood sugar.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
  • From tequila-marinated to curry paste-smothered, there are almost infinite ways to enjoy the humble chicken wing.
    — Ellen Fort and Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in the state, and multiple contenders are deploying different strategies to curry his favor.
    — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • The restaurant is known for its traditional Jamaican dishes such as jerk chicken, oxtails and curry chicken, but also for its hefty jerk chicken egg rolls.
    — Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Feast on fresh lobster, curried chicken, and stewed conch, among other island favorites, and wash it all down with a Carib at sunset at this still-secret, locals-only spot.
    — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Two of the more interesting items from the savory tier include a delicate few bites of salmon rillette on a miso brown butter crisp, and curried chicken salad tarts topped with cherry gelée.
    — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Jim, with no other job prospects, must curry Welch’s favor, including enduring a madrigal weekend with the Welches.
    — Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 25 May 2023
  • During his first term, he was criticized for owning properties where foreign dignitaries and others hoping to curry his favor spent lavishly.
    — Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
  • Located at the top of the Blackcomb Gondola, this mountaintop haunt has a seafood-forward menu but serves a bit of everything, from burgers to curry.
    — Julia Eskins, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2022

curry

2 of 2 noun
  • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of curry.
  • We had chicken curry for dinner.
  • Through all of it, the curry stayed warm.
    — Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Add curry paste; cook and stir 1 minute more.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Taste and adjust for salt and curry paste.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Those were used in both the curry and the meatballs.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Add them to a pot with beans and veggies to make curry or soup.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Cumin is often found in chilies, soups and curries.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Try it in a soup, curry, sliced and roasted, or make squash bread.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
  • So, chop up a few cloves and add it to your favorite stew, sauce, or curry.
    — Women's Health, 22 Feb. 2023
  • One loaf is stained with turmeric and charged with cumin, curry leaves, and cilantro.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Tips for the best fish curry What kind of fish works best in fish curry?
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The recipe calls for fresh thyme but feel free to try other herbs and spices such as sage or curry.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • At dinner, serve chickpea and spinach curry over brown rice.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
  • Dark meat has deeper flavor that holds up in soups, curries and casseroles.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
  • If needed, cook briefly to re-thicken the curry.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
  • These beans can also be used in soups, stews, salads, curries, and bowls.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • These beans can also be used in soups, stews, salads, curries, and bowls.
    — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Look for khao soi, boat noodle soup, curries, wok’d noodles, laab and more.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Try black bean tacos, lentil soup, tofu stir-fry, chickpea curry, or edamame grain bowls.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 8 May 2026
  • Chilean sea bass, meaty white fish in a curry base, is served atop a sauce lighter than soup and closer to a broth.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Using a pastry brush or spoon, spread curry paste mixture over salmon.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • Use goat milk to make savory dishes like mashed potatoes, curry, or mac and cheese.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
  • There’s even Thai food ranging from curry dishes to basil stir fries.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • How to Eat Use lentils in soups, stews, or curries, says Landry.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Add the curry paste and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
    — Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2020
  • Cloves Cloves are often used to add flavor to curries, meats, and chai tea.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026
  • Expect wagyu brisket, lemon-zested ribs and rubs with hints of curry or tandoori.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
  • Bloom, who does not eat non-kosher meat, orders massaman curry with soft tofu and white rice.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Thai is known for its curry and pad thai, while Grace serves up standout steak and seafood dishes.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026

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