How to Use rind in a Sentence

rind

noun
  • Slice the pale rind away from the red flesh.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Discard the cheese rind and the bay leaf.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Fill the rind with seed-starting mix and plant your seeds.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Look for a large, creamy yellow field spot on the rind.
    — Verywell Health, 25 June 2026
  • Make a small cut up to the rind to set the wedge on the rim of the glass.
    — Rebekah Peppler, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2021
  • Add it to the skillet with the lemon rind and juice, and peas.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2022
  • That mold is then patted down, over and over again, to form the rind.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 25 Apr. 2018
  • The rind holds the space, and the bread moves aside when the raisins expand.
    — Carlton Reid, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2023
  • Top each tater tot with caviar and a very thin strip of julienned lemon rind.
    — Ella Quittner, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • When the cheese is used up, its rind adds umami to soup, rice, and grits.
    — Bon Appétit, 14 Sep. 2021
  • Above both sides of the mouth, shave two round ears into the rind with a knife.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 31 Dec. 2020
  • If that’s not doable, go ahead and throw some orange rind in your soup or braise.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2020
  • Blend until smooth and add to the bowl with the rind mixture.
    — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, chipotle, lime rind and juice, and salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Remove the oregano or thyme sprigs and strips of orange rind.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Jan. 2023
  • The rind should be so tough that your fingernail cannot dent it.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Flip the pieces onto the rind and cut across the shorter end.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
  • To trap adults, place melon rinds in the garden overnight.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • For honeydew, most of the cues about ripeness come from the rind.
    — USA Today, 6 Apr. 2022
  • Sprinkle the lamb with the olive oil, lemon rind, and garlic.
    — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2018
  • Use a boning knife to cut between the rind and the fruit of each wedge.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024
  • Peel back its bloomy rind to reveal a dense-yet-spreadable paste.
    — Emily Monaco With Kat Craddock, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
  • If the firm cheese has a rind, start by cutting it first into wedges.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • Finally, cut the white rind away from the pink flesh of the fruit.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
  • Combine the sour cream, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Rub the paste over the soap scum, using a sponge or the lemon rind itself.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
  • When all the rind is trimmed, cut the pineapple in half, and then cut each half in half again.
    — Katy Severson, chicagotribune.com, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Use a spoon to remove the pulp, then poke a drainage hole in the bottom of the rind.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • The rind should have a bright sheen and have a spot of creamy, yellow shading on one side.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

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