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Recent Examples of puree
Let cool, then purée in a food processor.
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CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Remember that pumpkins aren't just decorative—grab some pie pumpkins to puree for your recipes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Pulse a few times, being careful not to puree the mixture.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
In a food processor, purée the onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and cinnamon until smooth.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
Remember that pumpkins aren't just decorative—grab some pie pumpkins to puree for your recipes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Pulse a few times, being careful not to puree the mixture.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
In a food processor, purée the onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and cinnamon until smooth.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
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Last December, DeSantis announced a Citizen Bill of Rights for Artificial Intelligence to give power back to every Floridian instead of allowing Big Tech companies to chip away at Floridians’ rights.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the war drags on, fuel prices will continue to chip away at Americans’ wallets.—
Matthew Bloch,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Instead of a normal merge vote, the Survivor tribes were mashed together — with a shocking 17 people left in the game — then randomly redistributed into three new groups.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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This - served with homemade mashed and carrots is very good.—
Jenny Rosenstrach,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The terse staff will slice a rectangular piece of pizza for you from a long slab, wrap it in paper, and send you on your way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those threats include boat strikes from propellers slicing through shells, being caught in fishing nets, shoreline development, tree removal reducing natural cover, de-icing bubblers that give otters access to hibernating turtles, and climate change.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Western-style chefs' knives have a wider 20º angle for chopping, while most Japanese-style knives have a less aggressive 15º angle that’s adept at slicing.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shaded by the forest canopy, locals chop firewood, bag recyclables or tinker with bicycles and electric scooters.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If carrot cake is an Easter or springtime must-have for you, save yourself the time grating carrots and stop by Costco instead.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2026
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The rear uses steel grating and reflective grey surfaces with the same square geometry as the front.—
Stefan Ionescu
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the speaker did not mince words about his counterparts in the upper chamber.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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The article inside is a strained and mincing document filled with speculation that gay-male social life is entangled with the power structure of Silicon Valley.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sauté diced chicken breast, broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and olive oil in a skillet.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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In a bowl, toss 2 ripe plantains, peeled, diced, with 2 Tbsp.—
Andre Fowles,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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