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Recent Examples of barbecue
Signs of an outdoor party, including chairs, a table covered with red plastic cups and barbecue grills, littered the street behind the police tape hours after the slaying.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Nearby are picnic tables and a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden and cast-iron barbecue pits for grilling — Barack Obama would like you to use those in the summer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Use it to make your next barbecue rub or rim the glass of a Margarita, and see how even a small dose can magnify the sweetness of fresh watermelon.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Wilson remains a fixture around the Mets and even serves his family’s signature barbecue at Citi Field.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
Nearby are picnic tables and a sprawling fruit and vegetable garden and cast-iron barbecue pits for grilling — Barack Obama would like you to use those in the summer.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
Use it to make your next barbecue rub or rim the glass of a Margarita, and see how even a small dose can magnify the sweetness of fresh watermelon.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
Wilson remains a fixture around the Mets and even serves his family’s signature barbecue at Citi Field.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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Light, medium, or dark roasts all work fine for espresso; just keep in mind that the lighter the roast, the more acidic the finished product.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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The roast was hosted by Shane Gillis and a lineup of Chelsea Handler, Pete Davidson, Sheryl Underwood, Jeff Ross, Katt Williams, Tony Hinchcliffe, and more.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The Reviews After the cookout Saturday night, there was barely a sliver of a slice left in the pan.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Grilling weather doesn’t last forever, so get outside and enjoy a Tuesday night, or any-night, cookout.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Fittingly for a film about a foodie such as Bourdain, the cast, director, and audience headed downcoast for a lively beachside clambake outside the cozily rustic Provincetown Inn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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The luau takes place on the resort's lawn and is subject to weather.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Once everything is cooked, everyone pitches in to remove and serve the food for a neighborhood-style luau with storytelling by Maunakea and some of the other staff members.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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