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Recent Examples of vegetarian
Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
When night falls, head back to the food truck for a smashburger, jumbo hot dog, or one of the vegetarian options.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
More than 20 biryanis are on the menu, too, about half of them vegetarian.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Hearty farro grains are added for a vegetarian infusion of protein and texture, and nutrient-rich kale leaves dutifully wilt and soften, winding throughout the warm broth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
When night falls, head back to the food truck for a smashburger, jumbo hot dog, or one of the vegetarian options.
—Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Brookfield will soon say goodbye to a pioneering vegetarian restaurant that’s served the city for nearly two decades.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
More than 20 biryanis are on the menu, too, about half of them vegetarian.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetarian
Adjective
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According to preliminary analysis, it’s thought that most of the tracks came from herbivorous prosauropods: long-necked, plant-eating dinosaurs.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
18 Dec. 2025
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In this period, the ancestors of the prehistoric cave bears (Ursus spelaeus), Ursus deningeri, became increasingly herbivorous.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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To make this vegan, use vegetable broth, omit the chicken and cheese (or use nondairy cheese), and use nondairy crema or sour cream.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Baked Beans Baked beans are a hearty side dish perfect for people following a vegetarian or vegan diet.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Wash and brush the animals in your house to lessen the amount of allergens in the air.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The study authors hypothesized that this early land animal initially fed on insects but over generations evolved into an herbivore.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Though the herbivores typically only feast on veggies, groundhogs still have formidable teeth.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Vegetarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetarian. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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