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dumpling

[duhmp-ling] / ˈdʌmp lɪŋ /


NOUN
milquetoast
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But that has largely been the result of viewers dumpling cable, not actual growth in the market, data show.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The finished dumpling — which can be enjoyed as a quick snack or meal — is deliciously pillowy and spicy with a hint of zing.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Din Tai Fung is a family business that sold its first dumpling in Taipei in 1972 and now numbers more than 165 locations worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

Mahan paused, his chopsticks hovering over a custard dumpling.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2025

I gave my last dumpling to the sheep and folded the towel.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri