How to Use turkey in a Sentence
turkey
noun- He was acting like a complete turkey.
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Place the turkey in a large stock pot and pour over the brine.
— Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024 -
But how about some turkey and fruit in the mix as well?
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2022 -
His first breed of the poults is a broad-breasted bronze turkey first bred in the 1800s.
— Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 14 Oct. 2022 -
After countless hours in the oven, the turkey was still frozen.
— Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024 -
All that said, those looking to get their turkey fresh from the farm could be out of luck.
— Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2021 -
Here's hoping someone tossed the soiled turkey in the garbage.
— Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 May 2021 -
May your turkey be plump, and may your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
— Leah Hall, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022 -
Place the turkey in the bag and refrigerate for 12 hours.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2022 -
The hot dog's flavor paired even better with the pickle than the turkey's.
— Annalise Frank, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 -
At its very best, turkey hunting is a close range game.
— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2024 -
Your advice to teach the daughter-in-law how to cook a turkey was so sexist!
— Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2023 -
Feel free to use ground chicken or turkey in this easy taco recipe.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2023 -
It’s not just the turkey that will cost more this Thanksgiving.
— Kelly Tyko, USA Today, 19 Nov. 2021 -
For Atene, the turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans and pies won’t have much to do with the holiday.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021 -
Cook until the turkey is browned and caramelized on the edges, 6 to 8 minutes, making sure to break up any large chunks.
— Karla Alindahao, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023 -
Homemade turkey gravy is a point of pride for Thanksgiving cooks and the favorite part of the feast for many of us.
— Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023 -
The turkey Reuben is another hit, with meat made in-house.
— BostonGlobe.com, 8 Apr. 2021 -
Close the bag and put the turkey and bag in a roasting pan in the refrigerator.
— oregonlive, 15 Nov. 2021 -
The hours spent in the crew van with the AC on full blast, eating turkey sandwiches and waiting for the heat to die down.
— Devin Kelly, Longreads, 23 July 2021 -
Our guide will get you through the day, one decision at a time: how to cook the turkey, which sides to serve, what to make ahead and how to end the meal.
— J. Edward Moreno, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2023 -
Iowa alone, one of the top turkey-producing states, has lost more than 13 million birds to the avian flu.
— Amanda Pérez Pintado, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022 -
Benjamin Franklin wished the turkey was the national bird.
— House Beautiful, 18 Aug. 2023 -
Discard the brine, rinse the turkey and dry thoroughly.
— Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 -
The Cratchits’ Christmas feast won’t be a small turkey but a seagull and driftwood.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2021 -
The top reeds of a turkey call typically have cuts in them.
— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024 -
But the culinary exploration doesn't stop with the turkey at the Shelton house.
— Cindy Watts, PEOPLE.com, 24 Nov. 2021 -
At Thanksgiving, Noel would drop off a turkey for Mills and friends.
— Alaina Demopoulos, Allure, 26 May 2022 -
But Monica wins him back by putting a turkey on her head to bring the episode full circle.
— Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2023 -
Tuck wing tips under; transfer turkey to prepared roasting pan, breast side up.
— Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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