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doughnut

[doh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /
NOUN
sweet ring-shaped fried cake
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After being taken private in 2020, coffee and doughnut chain Dunkin’ is set to return to the public market — and it’s bringing a few friends.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Chief Executive Josh Charlesworth said the doughnut chain remains on track to accelerate growth later this year, pointing to continued retail expansion and strong consumer engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

His first statewide ad emphasized his hometown roots and concerns faced by Californians, including rising costs at his favorite doughnut shop in his hometown of Dublin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"I didn't really know what a cake or a doughnut or a brownie was until I started having after-school parties in California," she says.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Mom and I took a trip to a farmers’ market where I discovered that there are so many different types of apples and that my new favorite food was the apple cider doughnut.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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