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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
Chicken with rice and vegetables, ratatouille and pan-seared salmon are pregnancy-safe meals everyone will enjoy.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Italian authorities have opened a double murder investigation following the deaths of a mother and her teenage daughter following a Christmas Eve meal last year, after prosecutors said preliminary blood tests showed the pair had the poison ricin in their systems.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
On the Del Mar Plaza’s top deck, sports fans can watch their favorite teams at the bar and take in views of the Pacific Ocean while getting some meal deals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His mother, Kristina, often comes over after games to cook him a sprawling meal.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Italian authorities have opened a double murder investigation following the deaths of a mother and her teenage daughter following a Christmas Eve meal last year, after prosecutors said preliminary blood tests showed the pair had the poison ricin in their systems.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
On the Del Mar Plaza’s top deck, sports fans can watch their favorite teams at the bar and take in views of the Pacific Ocean while getting some meal deals.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His mother, Kristina, often comes over after games to cook him a sprawling meal.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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All orders featured generous portion sizes—vegetarians be warned, meat and fish feature heavily throughout the menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The tasting menu changes periodically based on the availability of seasonal ingredients.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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True was in her office inside the restaurant shortly after the lunch rush Monday afternoon when a customer came in and said the Chinese restaurant a couple doors down was on fire.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Forno is great for a morning slice—yes, some Romans eat pizza slice for breakfast—lunch, or late-afternoon snack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For everything from lymphatic drainage to pain relief, ear seeding is taking over social feeds.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two people were killed at a funeral repast on Detroit's east side in late February.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Funeral planning was still underway as of the afternoon of March 3, but the service and repast are expected to be well attended.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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As described in the New Testament, a Seder was the last supper of Jesus Christ, who was Jewish.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Slices of the cheesy, savory pastry are equally appropriate for breakfast, brunch, lunch, a snack, a first course for dinner or the main course for a light supper.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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