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rice Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The starchy seeds or grains of an aquatic cereal grass, widely cultivated and serving as a staple food for a large portion of the global human population.
Usage Example
"She prepared a fragrant bowl of jasmine grain to serve alongside the vegetable curry."
Weak
grain
cereal
• verb (Context 2)
To reduce to small, grain-like pieces by forcing through a perforated utensil (typically applied to boiled potatoes).
Usage Example
"The chef decided to mash the potatoes to ensure the gnocchi dough would be perfectly smooth and airy."
Weak
mash
grate
puree
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rice. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rice