How to Use cube in a Sentence

cube

1 of 2 noun
  • To keep the beef from sticking, a cube of tallow is swabbed over the grill.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The cube is $18 at the time of publish and needs replaced about once per year.
    Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2024
  • Place the soaked cube at the bottom of a Champagne flute, then top with sparkling wine.
    Kevin Gavagan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Freeze for four hours to overnight (larger cubes may take longer).
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Though the recipe claims to serve four, my husband and I ate every cube on our own.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Pour the finished roux into an ice cube tray, and place it in the freezer.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • On each side of the cube is a soft silicone bubble with a tab to grab and pull.
    Tanya Edwards, Parents, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Add the butter cubes to the bowl, then toss them in the dry ingredients.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The diameter of the sphere is equal to the diagonal of the cube the piece would fill.
    The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Toasted Coconut Syrup Add a large ice cube to a rocks glass and set aside.
    M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The herbaceous, hearty cube shape looks elegant in a soap dish or hung by the bath.
    Jamie Sims Angela Koh Caitie Kelly Gage Daughdrill Shannon Adducci Ella Riley-Adams Caitie Kelly Angela Koh, New York Times, 2 May 2024
  • Also keep in mind that while the desk and storage cube are white, the chair comes in teal only.
    Rachel Dube, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2023
  • The clever packing cubes come in a pack of six, complete with three sizes: small, medium, and large.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
  • These solid chunks of frozen liquid take less time to melt than cubes.
    Casey Clark, Popular Mechanics, 6 May 2023
  • The cube has a motion sensor, which plays fun sounds when the toy is moved to keep the baby engaged.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 17 Jan. 2024
  • To assemble, place the frozen cubes of roux in a skillet to thaw over medium heat.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • And, don’t forget to stock up on packing cubes to make the most of every inch of luggage space.
    Rachael Green, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2023
  • There's 19 cubic feet behind the second row; fold those seats flat and that area grows to 54 cubes.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Three small cubes are the perfect place to put berries, cherry tomatoes, eggs and more fresh foods.
    Elizabeth Kadar, ELLE Decor, 17 July 2023
  • Wait until the cubes freeze solid, then transfer the cubes to a zipped freezer bag.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The list above represents our honest picks for the best packing cubes of 2023.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 24 May 2023
  • These hanging packing cubes are the perfect way to unpack the lazy way.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Pour the mixture into the glass together with some ice cubes and serve.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Mint pesto packs on a refreshing punch to cubes of swordfish.
    Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2023
  • There are ice packs, regular cubes, blocks of ice, and even dry ice that can all be used in your ice chest.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The idea is that the ice cubes will melt in the heat, generating steam that will remove the wrinkles from your clothes.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The tofu cubes were deep golden on top, and even browner on the bottom where the Parmesan met the hot metal of the pan.
    Melissa Clark, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2023
  • To create it, combine a small bit of vermouth, four ounces of gin, and one large ice cube in a shaker.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2024
  • Just lounging in one of the 40 glassed in guest room cubes that seem to be floating above the rocks has some benefit on its own.
    Laurie Werner, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The blocks are linking cubes that make stacks of 10 to encourage easy counting.
    Korin Miller, wsj.com, 15 Nov. 2023
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cube

2 of 2 verb
  • Cube the carrots and potatoes.
  • Add 1 bagel, cubed or torn into pieces, and stir to coat in the butter.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • Then cube them and sauté them with olive oil, greens and your favorite spices.
    Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Instead use your hands to pull apart the injera and use it to scoop up the split pea, lentil, and cubed lamb stews.
    Nicole Kagan, BostonGlobe.com, 27 June 2023
  • On a sheet pan, arrange the bread cubes in a single layer.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Another option is to cube it and add the fruit to a salad, Nelson says.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 18 May 2023
  • There is also a dual ice maker, which gives you cubed or crushed ice.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
  • How to Cut a Mango Whether your end goal is sliced, cubed, or puréed mango, the best way to cut one is to start by looking at its shape.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • While the pasta cooks, cube the ham, and get to work on the next burner, browning the ham in a pat of good unsalted butter in a skillet.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2021
  • Look out, cubing fans, the master of Rubik’s has outdone himself again.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
  • Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • Make cubing them a cinch by trimming the ends and the sides into a rectangular shape, then dicing into squares Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • His mother would buy large, bamboo-like stalks of fresh sugarcane, peel off their fibrous outer layer and cube them up for the kids.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Jan. 2023
  • For the cake part, try poundcake, brownies, ladyfingers, angel food cake, or your favorite type of cake (just crumble or cube it first).
    Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2021
  • Of course, some makers of autonomous vehicles are not ready to cube.
    Aarian Marshall, Wired, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Test Kitchen Tip: To make potato soup without peeling or cubing the potatoes; skip Step 1 above, and go with baking the potatoes instead of boiling them.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The pizza also includes bacon, red onion, boiled and cubed potatoes from Ferolbink Farms in Tiverton, Bechamel, fresh herbs, and lemon.
    Colin Howarth, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Originally a Russian dish named after the wealthy Stroganov family, Beef Stroganoff is a rich, stick-to-your-ribs stew of cubed beef and mushrooms in a thick sauce of sour cream and mustard.
    Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 19 Mar. 2023
  • But the halibut is cubed, tempura batter-fried and served in butter lettuce wraps with crunchy veggies, and sides of green curry aioli and sweet garlic chile sauce.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2023
  • They’re not only filled with burger patties but healthy sides, too, such as cubed potatoes, baby carrots, and broccoli florets.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 14 June 2023
  • Alternatively, peel your sweet potatoes and cube them, tossing them with a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper before placing them on a sheet pan and roasting.
    Rachel Boller, chicagotribune.com, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Corazon De Melon Ingredients 3 oz fresh cantaloupe juice (blend 2 cups cubed cantaloupe melon in a blender until pureed and smooth.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 5 Apr. 2023
  • In the meantime, the group is working on creating a countywide cubing organization and new clubs at other high schools.
    Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2023
  • For example, cherries are already pitted; artichoke hearts are prepped; and butternut squash is peeled, seeded and cubed — saving you precious time in getting food on the table.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Students might use craft sticks bundled together to learn place value, cubes to learn subtraction or addition, and items that can be physically cut apart, like foam stickers, to learn fractions.
    Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Oct. 2023
  • After whisking together dry ingredients, use fingers to rub in 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cubed, at room temp) or 1/4 cup lard until coarse crumbs form.
    Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Summer Panzanella This summer panzanella recipe, which calls for diced mixed tomatoes, zucchini, and cubed fresh mozzarella, can be served during any season.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 5 Apr. 2023
  • My standard summer breakfast is plain European yogurt mixed with cubed watermelon or peaches and a drizzle each of honey and balsamic vinegar.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Considering Park’s latest accomplishment was an improvement on his own former time, cubing enthusiasts should keep an eye out for his next big record, which is sure to come sooner rather than later.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
  • The association serves as the cubing world’s governing body, establishing rules and overseeing contests at the national, continental and world levels.
    Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2023

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