: a grape of any of several varieties that has been dried in the sun or by artificial heat
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An example the authors use are desert raisins, which are berries grown on prickly bushes native to Australia.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
The sherry cask is also bottled at cask strength, with notes of raisins, black cherries, and chocolate sweetness on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
The crumble was snapped in a red bowl beside a larger plate containing a big slice of the tasty dish with bright red raspberries mixed with oats and raisins and dollops of fresh cream added on top.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Good quick options for pre-hike fuel include: Peanut butter and banana sandwich
Greek yogurt with berries
Pretzels and hummus
Overnight oats topped with fruit
A handful of nuts with raisins
These choices provide a mix of nutrients to support sustained energy and muscle function during your hike.
—Johna Burdeos, Rd, Health, 22 July 2024
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
The sherry cask is also bottled at cask strength, with notes of raisins, black cherries, and chocolate sweetness on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024
The crumble was snapped in a red bowl beside a larger plate containing a big slice of the tasty dish with bright red raspberries mixed with oats and raisins and dollops of fresh cream added on top.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Good quick options for pre-hike fuel include: Peanut butter and banana sandwich
Greek yogurt with berries
Pretzels and hummus
Overnight oats topped with fruit
A handful of nuts with raisins
These choices provide a mix of nutrients to support sustained energy and muscle function during your hike.
—Johna Burdeos, Rd, Health, 22 July 2024
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“Raisin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raisin. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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raisin
noun
rai·sin
ˈrāz-ᵊn 
: a grape usually rich in sugar that has been dried
Geographical Definition
Raisin
geographical name
Rai·sin
ˈrā-zᵊn
river about 115 miles (185 kilometers) long in southeastern Michigan flowing into Lake Erie
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