How to Use serrate in a Sentence

serrate

verb

• To serve, use a sharp, serrated knife to cut the warm quiche into wedges.
  — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, 17 May 2017
• On that serrated line, this drop doesn’t stand out for its size.
  — Alex Davies, WIRED, 3 May 2018
• Peel back the parchment and cut the cake into thick slices with a serrated knife.
  — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2019
• The edges of each leaflet may be smooth or have a few coarse notches but are not serrated.
  — Mike Hogan, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023
• The rest of the knives, some of which were serrated, were found in different areas of her kitchen.
  — Paige Cornwell, The Seattle Times, 23 June 2017
• Use a long serrated knife to cut chilled dough log into 2-inch-thick rounds.
  — Mary-Frances Heck, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2017
• Two of these are serrated for slicing through the victim’s skin.
  — John Sass, Field & Stream, 11 Apr. 2023
• Although you may be tempted to dig in right away, let the cake sit for 30 minutes and then cut with a serrated knife.
  — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 6 Mar. 2018
• The leaves are on long, arching stems and are deeply serrated, with leaf petioles having a hot pink hue.
  — Norman Winter, sacbee, 6 July 2018
• When ready to serve, use serrated knife to cut sandwich into 4 wedges.
  — Gabriella Vigoreaux, Good Housekeeping, 25 Oct. 2015
• Saw-back spines are a common feature, as are serrated sections on the blades.
  — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 27 Jan. 2020
• Cool 5 minutes and then slice into 1-inch pieces with a serrated knife.
  — Anna Helm Baxter, Country Living, 5 Nov. 2018
• He was found with a bloody, serrated knife with a blade about six inches long, according to court records.
  — Maxine Bernstein, OregonLive.com, 3 Aug. 2017
• The sole is also serrated like Jolie’s and the ankle and top strap have a similar design.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
• Their teeth come in all sizes and shapes, from serrated like a razor to triangular like a spear.
  — National Geographic, 22 July 2019
• But in looking at the serrated, blade-like teeth of Megalosaurus, Buckland saw the beneficence of God.
  — Brian Switek, Scientific American Blog Network, 10 July 2017
• Many sharks today evolved to have triangular teeth that were flat and serrated like a steak knife, which helps them bite off chunks of prey.
  — Lauren Kent, CNN, 28 Nov. 2019
• Their teeth were serrated, not unlike a modern steak knife.
  — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2018
• When ready to serve, slice the cake with a long serrated knife and garnish with additional lime zest grated on top.
  — Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2019
• Picture it as a narrow, stout and sturdy trowel with one edge a smooth blade and the other a serrated surface.
  — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 June 2018
• Meanwhile, many sharks today evolved to have triangular teeth that were flat and serrated like a steak knife, which helps them bite off chunks of prey.
  — Lauren Kent, CNN, 28 Nov. 2019
• While these are specialized tasks, no other tool can perform them as well as a serrated knife.
  — Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping, 15 Jan. 2019
• Brandless also carries steak knives, paring knives, and serrated bread knives for three bucks a pop.
  — Maria Carter, Country Living, 21 July 2017
• Brandless also carries steak knives, paring knives, and serrated bread knives for three bucks a pop.
  — Maria Carter, Country Living, 21 July 2017
• This knife set has serrated nylon edges that will cut many things, but thankfully, not fingers.
  — Erinne Magee, USA TODAY, 20 Sep. 2017
• Fry in batches for approximately 5 minutes, drain and slice in half on a bias with a serrated knife.
  — Brittany Burke, Redbook, 12 July 2011
• Your Questions, Answered Should steak knives be serrated?
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2023
• The model stepped out on Saturday in a blonde wig, ends bent gently inward at the collarbone, her gaze framed by serrated brow-dusting bangs.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2018
• From the South Summit, the top of Everest finally emerges in full view, tantalizingly close up a serrated ridge.
  — Author: John Branch, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Dec. 2017
• Use a knife—a really sharp chef knife or, my preference, a serrated knife—to slice parallel to the counter, thereby halving all of those tomatoes.
  — Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2019

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024