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as in to eat
to take a meal
they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown
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Recent Examples of dine
The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With multiple TVs in each restaurant, Tanner’s is also the kind of place to catch a game while dining in.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Each night, a solos table is offered at a different restaurant so passengers can dine with other singles and try every specialty dining venue.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My family dined here on the evening of Friday 12th June.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With multiple TVs in each restaurant, Tanner’s is also the kind of place to catch a game while dining in.
—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Each night, a solos table is offered at a different restaurant so passengers can dine with other singles and try every specialty dining venue.
—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
My family dined here on the evening of Friday 12th June.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
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While oysters in space appear to be a newer research opportunity, Harrisburg states that humans have been eating these creatures for 100,000 years, based on archaeology findings.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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Knowledgeable docents regale guests with stories about the Ingalls family, residents of the hotel, and the town, and also point out artifacts from pioneer-era life during 45-60 minute tours.
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Trump regularly regales audiences with his prowess as a dealmaker by recounting conversations he's had with Macron about trade irritants, mimicking Macron's responses in an exaggerated accent.
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While June 27 was a day to honor and celebrate Wiley, Turner said June 28 marked the beginning of the fight for answers and accountability.
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The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
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Head to Los Rios Rancho for seasonal pick-your-own experiences and have a slice of pie at Apple Annie’s—giant and domed like a mountain itself, Apple Annie’s signature pie could feed a dozen diners.
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The concept as drawn up would open up traffic passage and, in fact, feed into freer movement through an area soon to open an entertainment district and revitalized riverfront trail.
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Hardaway has feasted on open shots created by Jokic and Doncic in recent years.
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The small flowers are visited by native bees and butterflies, while songbirds feast on the berries.
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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