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boneless

American  
[bohn-luhs] / ˈboʊn ləs /

adjective

  1. without bones.

  2. having had the bones removed.

  3. floppy, as if lacking bones.


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Menu offerings for boneless items like tenders and wings rose 29% over that period, the Journal reported.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

He’s now sent hundreds of homesick New Englanders classic dishes, like pork fried rice and boneless ribs from area favorites like Golden Temple in Brookline and Fantasy Island in Salem.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

The McRib, also offered on a limited-time basis, is described as “seasoned boneless pork dipped in a tangy BBQ sauce, topped with slivered onions and tangy pickles.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

The chain describes its boneless wings as “juicy all-white chicken, lightly breaded, handspun in choice of sauce or dry rub.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Shadows whirled and danced inside a tent, boneless and terrible.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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