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also knackwurst
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Recent Examples of knockwurst
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
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John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
—Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
—Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockwurst
Noun
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Moscow's unprecedented violation of Polish airspace is said to be yet another salami-slicing example.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In this approach, ever higher levels of the military, federal, and regional elites are gradually implicated, layer by layer, like slices of salami.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The figures of frankfurters purchased were already piling up as the Twins took batting practice roughly 90 minutes before the 7:08 p.m. first pitch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Smack dab in the middle of hot dog season is a day to celebrate the frankfurter: National Hot Dog Day, which falls this year on Wednesday, July 16.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Add kielbasa, onion, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; cook, stirring often, until onion is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 6 minutes.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ukrainian grab included pierogies, kielbasa, sauerkraut, and Caesars.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In related wiener news, Jim’s Original, a Chicago street-food staple since 1939, plans on opening its first-ever location outside of the Windy City in Orange.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then her teen-age niece Corinne (Talia Ryder) vanishes after a shift at the local wiener joint, and Honey’s involvement in the grim occurrences becomes personal and passionate.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Boar’s Head permanently stopped making liverwurst and recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli products.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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So was supper, featuring spring rolls, liverwurst and potato chips.—
Elisabeth Egan,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Brisket, sausage, turkey, and smoked bologna are just some of the proteins available that pair well with barbecue beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and other sides.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, Henry was sleeping on an air mattress with a slow leak in the furthest reaches of Brooklyn, stealing cable from neighbors, eating bologna sandwiches and collecting bus transfers to help with his commute to Manhattan’s theaters.—
Stuart Miller,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Handmade pappardelle with veal ragù, pancetta and sheep’s milk ricotta; Neapolitan pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce, ricotta salata and honey; and vitello piccata with capers, lemon and spinach are three must-try dishes on the menu.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Bake 18-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and pepperoni is crisp.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The weenie races will host heats of five dogs throughout the afternoon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through the years, the university signed marketing agreements with different hot dog suppliers, and that dictated which weenie went in the bun.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Knockwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockwurst. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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