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Recent Examples of puree
To avoid choking hazards, the researchers recommend pureeing blueberries for younger infants and mashing or cutting them into small pieces for older babies and toddlers.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
When strawberries are at their peak, puree them into the most delicious homemade strawberry ice cream.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 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
In a blender or food processor, purée the cucumbers, ginger, and 4 cups of cold water on high.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
When strawberries are at their peak, puree them into the most delicious homemade strawberry ice cream.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 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
In a blender or food processor, purée the cucumbers, ginger, and 4 cups of cold water on high.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for puree
Verb
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This will chip away at Beijing’s advantage.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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This season, just like last, injuries have begun to chip away at the Lions’ depth and potential.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schwarber, a former Red Sox player, mashed a career-high 56 home runs this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to hype surrounding the pie itself, shoppers are sharing their love for mashing a piece of the pumpkin pie in a cup of Costco soft serve ice cream (available in the food court) to make a do-it-yourself sundae.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Let pie stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead of shredding the roast pork, as seen in so many versions — including the Cubano at El Puro — at Azucar, the chefs slice it to better achieve the goal of having the perfect ratio of meat, cheese and accoutrements in each and every bite.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hold Cutting Boards In Place Some cutting boards are quite slick on top of counters, which is both unsafe and inconvenient when chopping food.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Kelly, a former NASA astronaut who flew on Discovery twice, and Warner also released a video on social media contrasting chopping vegetables to chopping up the space shuttle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the three Premier League stumbles and a grating 1-0 Champions League shutout to Galatasaray, Liverpool found itself with four uninterrupted losses for the first time since 2014.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The young cast is fine, if occasionally grating.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gently heat a small saucepan over medium-low and add the oil and minced garlic.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Raw baby turnips can be sliced or diced and used in salads.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The legend of Stetson Bennett began at Georgia with stories of his prowess as a scout-team quarterback before a Playoff game, mimicking Baker Mayfield and dicing up the Georgia defense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Puree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puree. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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