How to Use pumpkin in a Sentence

pumpkin

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  • Get lost in a corn maze and pick just the right pumpkin from the patch for starters.
    — Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Add the likeness of one to a pumpkin for fall this year.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2022
  • The first step of the recipe is making a homemade pumpkin puree.
    — Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • After a hearty portion of pumpkin pie, most of us want to flop on the couch and watch TV.
    — Jen Murphy, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Store these mini pumpkin pies in the freezer for up to three months or in the fridge for two days.
    — Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2023
  • Of course, not everyone agrees that the blue pumpkin is a good thing.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Which country holds the record for the largest pumpkin ever?
    — Ashley Leath, Country Living, 30 Sep. 2022
  • For dessert, the chef created a pumpkin crème Brulé tart.
    — Brande Victorian, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The texture is soft and slightly crumbly, thanks to the pumpkin seeds that add protein and fiber.
    — Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024
  • But that’s not the only reason for the absence of pumpkin pie.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2022
  • All the bells and whistles These places go way beyond pumpkins and corn mazes.
    — Melissa Santos, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Sesame, chia, sunflower, pumpkin, flax — the list of great-for-you seeds goes on.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, egg yolks, salt, turmeric and pumpkin purée.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Nuts and seeds tend to have the most, with an ounce of pumpkin seeds supplying 37% of daily needs.
    — Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 27 June 2023
  • Plus, the orange juice adds a freshness that pairs well with pumpkin.
    — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Ohio holds the record for largest pumpkin pie, with a specimen that weighed 3,699 pounds.
    — Ella Quittner, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2022
  • These trio of happy pumpkins are made of polyester and come with their own hanger.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Like when most of my pumpkin cheesecake bars hit the floor before their close-up.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
  • As soon as October rolls in, the pumpkins, bats, and ghosts are ready to go on display.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Use these four napkin folds (pumpkin, ghost, bat, and witch) as the building blocks for the rest of your table decor.
    — Anna Logan, Country Living, 31 July 2023
  • And honestly, who goes to a state fair to eat pumpkin risotto?
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 22 June 2023
  • Farmers compete for the title of the largest pumpkin, and bakers vie for the award of best pumpkin treats.
    — Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Hope your fall is filled with pumpkin everything and lots of cozy sweaters.
    — Annie Lane, oregonlive, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Throw on some cozy layers, pack a cooler of spicy pumpkin beer, and plan a day trip to one of the best places to see autumn leaves in the South.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023
  • As soon as the calendar strikes fall, there is never not a can of pumpkin purée in my pantry.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2022
  • Snack on nuts and seeds throughout the day: Munch on roasted pumpkin seeds as a mid-morning snack.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • At each kids’ place setting, put a small pumpkin with a marker.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2022
  • At Duke University, pumpkins carved with swastikas were found near some of the fliers.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Stefano Cutrupi holds the world record for the heaviest pumpkin.
    — News Services and Staff Reports, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022
  • In a second bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, pumpkin puree and vanilla.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

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