schmear

noun

Definition of schmearnext
as in enchilada

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Recent Examples of schmear Bodega also has muffins, cookies, bagels with a schmear and, sometimes, one of its custom cakes. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 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 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 At first, the transition didn’t go as smoothly as schmear on a bagel. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for schmear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for schmear
  1. enchilada
  2. bulk
Noun
  • Reata Restaurant Reata, the Southwestern-style steakhouse in downtown Fort Worth, has offers including a $59 carne asada with a cheese enchilada, plus appetizer and dessert.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Our easiest enchilada recipe ever comes together in just 25 minutes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of enchilada
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  • This slim passport wallet keeps your most important documents together without adding much bulk.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The right-hander pitched mostly in a bulk-inning role as a reliever, and found the success that eluded him as a starter.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bulk

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“Schmear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schmear. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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