1
2
3

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of turkey Here's a quick look at how to assemble this turkey and cheese sandwich recipe. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025 There are a few other little seeds for the turkeys. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2025 Heintzelman previously prepared a full-size Thanksgiving turkey in the toilet in 2024, prompting similarly critical comments from viewers. Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 Ground Turkey Protein: 25.3 grams per 3-ounce serving Ground turkey contains 25.3 grams of protein per three-ounce serving, more than what many protein shakes contain.8 Turkey is a good source of B vitamins, like B6, which is needed for more than 100 enzymatic reactions in the body. Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for turkey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turkey
Noun
  • It’s not known what caused the goose to leave Wrigley.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • For one thing, the methods for growing and manipulating the embryonic precursors of avian sperm and eggs in a lab setting have been developed for only two birds: the chicken and, recently, the goose.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for disaster relief through FEMA, under what's known as a major disaster declaration.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The march happened after more disasters caused by climate change and pollution impacted the country.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Saturday's talks in Rome between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic of Iran over the rogue regime’s failure to dismantle its illicit nuclear weapons program have raised pressing questions about whether Tehran will adhere to a new deal.
    Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • These setbacks highlight the inherent risks of space operations, where even minor failures can cost hundreds of millions and set timelines back by months or years.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • True leaders are known for building things, fools for destroying them.
    Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The mix of Greek mythology, robots and mechanical flying scorpions is a little all over the place, but my son was plenty entertained by Scooby and Shaggy’s ability to act like bumbling fools one minute and brave heroes the next.
    Dina Gachman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.
    Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
  • An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.
    Barry Levitt, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Each year, fire safety officials warn of the dangers of fireworks and stage demonstrations of dummies that catch fire and watermelons that explode.
    Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2017
  • Zuby said the Tesla Model S didn’t have a strong enough safety belt, and a dummy used to simulate a driver in the small overlap test moved too far forward during the crash, striking its head on the steering wheel.
    Diana Kruzman, USA TODAY, 6 July 2017
Noun
  • Led by Bruce Willis, Armageddon follows the story of NASA enlisting a group of oil drillers to fly into space, land on a massive asteroid that’s hurtling towards Earth, drill into the rock and insert a nuclear bomb to destroy it.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Investigations revealed assailants had used a sticky bomb to ignite the fire, causing 4 pilgrim deaths and over 20 injuries.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The loser of Friday’s game in Atlanta enters the offseason.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The winner will then play the loser of Tuesday’s No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup, and whoever wins that game will become the East’s No. 8 seed and face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the playoffs.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Turkey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turkey. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on turkey

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!