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Recent Examples of puree
They can be added to soups, salads, or pureed to make a hummus alternative.
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Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or cool the soup slightly and, working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Larell Scardelli, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Let this come to a simmer, and then use an immersion blender or potato masher to puree some of the veggies.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Remove from heat and puree the soup with an immersion blender or cool the soup slightly and, working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
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Beginning Thursday, Spotify users will be able to play an interactive audio-visual game called the Happy Gilmore 2 Tournament, tilting their phones to chip golf balls, navigating moments from the movie, easter eggs and unlocking audio clips.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Cracking open a drink with your mouth can cause your teeth to chip or break, and reaching for the pliers instead of your molars is a far better idea.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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Trent Grisham also mashed a three-run shot off the right-field foul pole to give the Bombers what looked like a commanding 9-4 lead.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
2 Aug. 2025
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The crossover continues a recent popular industry trend of mashing up characters from different franchises and universes.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Pack firmly to ensure the crust doesn’t crumble when sliced (using the bottom of a measuring cup helps pack the crust into the pan).—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Stormy weather could stretch over a large portion of the central and eastern US on Wednesday as humid air pours north out of the Gulf and the cold front starts to slice south.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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Her long extensions were seemingly chopped above the shoulders and shaped in wide curls, with the exception of a tiny, tight coil positioned on her forehead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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Once fully incorporated, whisk in beef stock, onion powder, garlic powder, dill and chopped pepperoncini.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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The former royal chef grated a Honeycrisp apple over the oats and added in blueberries and walnuts.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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And here’s the story, courtesy of a nudge from Snell, who by sheer serendipity soon after that initial email was offered two seats immediately behind the delightful source of a noise that gratifies some and grates others.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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Officials didn’t mince words about the White House’s agenda and rhetoric, either.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 July 2025
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Alex Cora didn’t mince words before the break when noting the disappointment of recent years.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Offensively, the Red Sox got nothing against Cubs starter Cade Horton, who diced up Boston’s batters over 5.2 scoreless innings.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
20 July 2025
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Plus, cut down on prep time with this multi-purpose food chopper that can dice, julienne, grate, and slice fruit and veggies in seconds.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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