as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
somehow, the pure white mare had a pinto foal
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Recent Examples of pinto
Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022
Studies have shown that pinto beans can even lower LDL and HDL cholesterol.
—Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
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Adjective
The carne asada burrito with pinto beans, cheese, and avocado.
—Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2022
In another part of the commissary, workers sort through uncooked pinto beans looking for any stones that might need to be removed, while cooks holding giant spoons stir massive steaming pots of beans.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022
Noun
In the 1920s, for example, Shetland ponies were introduced to the island to add pinto coloring to the herd.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2022
Studies have shown that pinto beans can even lower LDL and HDL cholesterol.
—Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinto
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The trackers plugged in data on a herd of roan antelope, then a single male cheetah.ByDimitri Selibas, science.org, 13 June 2024
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Only eight gray or roan horses have ever won the first leg of the Triple Crown.Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 2 May 2023
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Take your pick from black to mocha to crisp, winter white.Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
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Flaunt this fun, floral style, or opt for their best-selling classic black.Meg Donohue, Town & Country, 31 Jan. 2023
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Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
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This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
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What to look for when buying chestnuts Preparing the perfect roasted chestnuts starts with a trip to your local grocery store.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chestnut Praline Latte: Woodland-Themed Christmas Tree Caramelized chestnuts give Starbucks' Chestnut Praline Latte its signature taste.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Christmas crackers wrapped in marbled paper fit the theme.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their premium price further rewards buyers with a posh design, embodied in elegant angular cabinets with a marbled piano gloss finish that oozes luxury.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 13 May 2024
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One of the key myths about sherry is that the palomino, its primary grape, is neutral and required fortification, intricate blending in the cellar and exposure to air, as with oloroso sherries, or aging under flor, a yeast that gives personality to fino and manzanilla sherries.Eric Asimov, New York Times, 3 July 2023
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Even more people believe palominos are albinos, which is incorrect.Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2023
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Already, communities across the bay are arming themselves with legal know-how: forming volunteer groups to monitor for ICE, connecting immigrants to lawyers, and preparing contingency plans in case of deportation.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Organized by local Realtor David Sanchez, the group will begin in the bay, paddle through nearby canals and around Naples Island before returning to the starting point.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Accessories Bring It All Together Accessories, like scarves, hats, footwear, colorful tights, bold boots, and gloves, don’t have to be plainly functional.Andrea Bossi, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Pioneer Woman launched bakeware, mugs, serving platters, and more with Drummond’s signature colorful aesthetic and bold patterns.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Pinto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinto. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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