Winston

[ win-stuhn ]

/ ˈwɪn stən /

noun

a male given name.

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To cook in water that begins cold and then reaches a boil.

To stew in a sauce for a long time.

To cook in water, just below boiling temperature.

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Words nearby Winston

Winslow, winsome, win some, lose some, Winsor, Winstanley, Winston, Winston-Salem, winter, winter aconite, winter barley, winterberry

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Example sentences from the Web for Winston

According to one of her daughters, the hospital told her that Winston needed to either transfer to a hospice facility or be discharged home within the next day.
Sent Home to Die|by Annie Waldman and Joshua Kaplan|September 2, 2020|ProPublica
When a nurse helped Winston video chat with her family about five days later, she appeared transformed.
Sent Home to Die|by Annie Waldman and Joshua Kaplan|September 2, 2020|ProPublica
Jennie kept his parliamentary vestments for her son, apparently instilling in Winston the sense that he would be a leader.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The protection will last as long as Winston can still fling the ball 50 yards downfield to a streaking wide receiver.
Jameis Winston Cleared of Rape Like Every Other College Sports Star|Robert Silverman|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Tampa Bay Times got their hands on a full copy of the letter the retired judge sent to Winston.
Jameis Winston Cleared of Rape Like Every Other College Sports Star|Robert Silverman|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nagrani started out selling socks with designs ranging from a shirt on Magnum, P.I. to Winston Churchill.
The Hot Designer Who Hates Fashion: VK Nagrani Triumphs His Own Way|Tom Teodorczuk|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Less than two years ago, Winston was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student.
Don't Blame 'Football Culture' For Ray Rice And Jameis Winston|Amy Zimmerman|September 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I can't go till Dr. Winston comes out with the surgeon's address.
Linda Carlton, Air Pilot|Edith Lavell
Winston turned, and a curious smile crept into his face as he laid a lean hand that shook a little on the toilet table.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
Winston looked down upon her gravely, and Miss Barrington noticed a steadiness in his eyes she had not expected to see.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss
"Perhaps it will need a little explanation" replied Mr. Winston.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book|Daisy Ashford
"No," said Winston quietly, though he still held his team across the way.
Winston of the Prairie|Harold Bindloss

British Dictionary definitions for Winston

Winston

/ (ˈwɪnstən) /

noun

Robert (Maurice Lipson), Baron. born 1940, British obstetrician and gynaecologist, noted for his work on human infertility treatment; as a broadcaster, his TV series include The Human Body (1998) and How Science Changed the World (2010)

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