How to Use concoction in a Sentence

concoction

noun
  • Along with the daiquiri, nothing beats the concoctions that put the city on the map.
    Janice Williams, Essence, 17 June 2024
  • There’s even a sweet sauce to cover the concoction, made from dates and raisins.
    Aaron Reiss, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Strain the concoction into a rock glass filled with fresh ice.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The grits are cooked for five minutes, then mixed with a rich concoction of half-and-half, mustard, cheese, and eggs.
    Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
  • There are unique flavors, and concoctions of its small-batch ice cream.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024
  • That’s a concoction that’s led to many buyers for scarce content – a boon for sports rights.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Then have your child dump the dirty pennies into the concoction and mix them around for a few minutes.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
  • The drink menu has a dozen slushee drinks, hence the bar name, that can be mixed and matched to create various concoctions.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Simply leave the kitchen and return to the perfect frozen concoction.
    Erin Johnson, Health.com, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Mix up some fun new concoctions and don't skimp on the garnishes.
    Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Its creators had to crush snails’ shells, extract their tiny glands, mix them with salt water and let the concoction steep in the sun, per the study.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
  • The entire concoction is then pinned to a student’s shirt or attached to a thick ribbon that hangs around the neck.
    Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Assemble a frank-and-beans concoction where the cook has to fish out can lids and plastic before putting it in the oven?
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The latest creation isn't the first of Reese’s concoctions rolling out throughout the summer.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2024
  • Think rum and Coke, or one step closer to Hanks' concoction is the Kalimotxo, a cocktail that pairs red wine and Coke.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2023
  • In his pull cart sits a jar of that wax concoction Pawlak created.
    Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Herbs, fruit, hops, grains, and spices might be added in to change the concoction's flavor, plus its health benefits.
    Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2023
  • As a way to market the concept, Brown gifted little jars of the concoction to his patients and friends.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Whisk with a fork while adding 6 tablespoons of olive oil until the concoction is creamy.
    Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Two parents claim this classic concoction of roast beef, French bread and au jus.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
  • The concoction is split into two glasses, which are placed on top of each other.
    Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Prepare this citrus concoction ahead of time and serve in a pitcher or punch bowl.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
  • But of course, not all concoctions can have the honor of being a permanent menu item.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a cap of 4 gelatos per order and the frozen concoction is not available for delivery.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 July 2024
  • This high-end concoction is a sunscreen, primer, and hydrating serum all in one.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The famous banana split is a multi-scoop concoction—a nod to the restaurant's start as an ice cream parlor.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 13 June 2023
  • The movie was the sort of studio concoction that tried too hard to chase the youth vote, up to its ludicrous last shot of Gould and Bergen getting it on mid-riot.
    Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2023
  • This market is a strange concoction of karaoke bars, bric-a-brac and items from that war on sale: photos, medals and dog tags from men who were lost and never found.
    Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The restaurant, which sits inside Saks Fifth Avenue, has two spirit-free concoctions on the menu.
    Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 4 May 2024
  • Sometimes called dip or punch bait, the noxious concoction can be found as nuggets but usually is in a paste form.
    Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023

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