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In the Netherlands, Oliebollen, doughnut-like fritters stuffed with apples, are a traditional Dutch New Year’s sweet.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Corn fritters Corn fritters appear in the WWI cookbook as an example of a simple, wheat-saving side.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The diverse menu will have more than 100 items, including multiple varieties of dosa, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, biryani, parotta flatbread, tandoori, sambar stew, ragi mudde balls, soups, steamed idli rice cakes, machurian, medu vada fritters, pongal and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Despite the tender collards in these fritters, each one is crispy and snappy thanks to cornstarch in the batter and white onions.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Corn fritters Corn fritters appear in the WWI cookbook as an example of a simple, wheat-saving side.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The diverse menu will have more than 100 items, including multiple varieties of dosa, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries, biryani, parotta flatbread, tandoori, sambar stew, ragi mudde balls, soups, steamed idli rice cakes, machurian, medu vada fritters, pongal and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Despite the tender collards in these fritters, each one is crispy and snappy thanks to cornstarch in the batter and white onions.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fritter
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Smith will emcee the event, which includes a ceremonial cake-cutting and recognition of local groups with more than a century of history in the community.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Serve quinoa patties with chanterelles and tahini sauce.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Use thick-cut bread that's sturdy enough to hold the patties and toppings.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Fritter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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