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doughnut

[doh-nuht, -nuht] / ˈdoʊ nət, -ˌnʌt /
NOUN
sweet ring-shaped fried cake
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Day-old cider doughnuts are your secret weapon—they’ve got just enough dryness to soak up cream without turning mushy.

From Salon

The guy who runs my doughnut shop who hasn’t taken a day off in 20 years, literally I was talking to him about this.

From Los Angeles Times

The 88-year-old doughnut brand cut its tally of global points of access, or locations where its doughnuts are sold worldwide, by more than 6% in the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like there’s one bit about beating up on an old lady to get her doughnuts, and I say, “Um, I had to hurt her really bad.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Nearly 50 miles southeast, about 50 Republican canvassers fueled up on coffee and doughnuts, united over the brisk weather and annoyance about Newsom’s attempt to redraw California’s congressional districts.

From Los Angeles Times