overripe
Example Sentences
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We’re all well-familiar with banana bread, which seems to be the number one suggested recipe for using up our overripe bananas.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
And Mr. Consuelos, best known for the talk show “Live With Kelly & Mark,” exudes amusingly overripe suavity as the elusive Maurice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
In the morning, the sidewalk and pavement along Naomi Avenue are littered with crates of discarded melons, tomatoes and other overripe fruit, creating an ugly sight and putrid odor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2025
The process is simple: the overripe bananas are peeled, cut into small pieces, weighed, and mixed with sugar, yeast, raisins, water and covered with lemons.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024
Under his cupped hand Bwanga’s little bald head looked like an overripe avocado he was prepared to toss away.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
