schmear

noun

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as in enchilada

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Recent Examples of schmear The schmear menu—with more than a dozen options, including a daily special—is the kind of thing that goes viral on TikTok. — Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 25 May 2026 Grande also owns Toast’d, a bagel and schmear shop, located in Itty-Bitty’s original spot. — Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2026 The bagel shops competed for awards in flavor, texture and creativity, including categories for best bagel, best sandwich, schmear of the year and a people’s choice award. — Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 The chain’s sandwich options include the farmhouse (bacon, ham, cheddar, country pepper schmear on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel), and the all-nighter (double egg and American cheese, smoky chipotle aioli on a cheesy hashbrown gourmet bagel). — Jenna Thompson april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schmear
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  1. enchilada
  2. bulk
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  • This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Or if you’re renewed enough to start a new week, grab a burrito or enchilada and a milkshake at Geyserville Market and Deli and hit the road.
    — Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Definition of enchilada
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  • The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
    — Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Definition of bulk

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“Schmear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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