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Recent Examples of platter
In addition to the party platter, Dairy Queen has also introduced a Swicy Menu, which includes new spicy chicken strips and two new drinks.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything would be handed to him on a platter.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The platter includes oysters and a California lobster tail.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Transfer chops to a platter or divide among 4 plates.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything would be handed to him on a platter.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The platter includes oysters and a California lobster tail.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Transfer chops to a platter or divide among 4 plates.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for platter
Noun
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Minutes later, some drift toward nearby food stalls, where oil sizzles and hot samosas and syrupy jalebis land on paper plates.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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The installation of a steel plate wasn’t mentioned in the invoice.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ensure the parchment paper is centered in the microwave, away from the walls, to prevent it from sticking to the walls or rotating tray.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Everything comes at the same time and is served on a metal tray with small bowls for the sides.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Remove to plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bite-sized chunks and place in a large bowl.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Enjoy Jewish comfort food at its finest—light and fluffy matzo balls floating in a bowl of rich chicken stock and tender vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As messages are sent across the multiple servers on its network, no server ever learns both the destination and the origin of a single message.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Then, in 2012, a process server sued Hadder, claiming he was assaulted and wrongfully arrested while trying to serve a subpoena.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But this casserole strikes that perfect balance of nostalgia and ease—without any weird or wacky ingredients or steps worth taking to the internet about.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are so many flavors in this casserole (thanks to the cheese, relish, ketchup, and more) but the sweet buttery rolls on the top are the perfect finishing touch.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The waiters are knowledgeable and make excellent recommendations.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Through high school and college, the CEO worked as a waiter and in food service.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pour out the excess water from the saucer and don’t water the plant again until the top inch or so of soil is dry again.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Platter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platter. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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