1
as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Irene Kim, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Sip renowned ciders along the famed Cider Route; savor farm-to-table creations in charming villages, at your very own picnic, or on a river cruise; and meet the warm people whose craft turns local ingredients into something extraordinary.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Plane-spotting is even a popular hobby among locals, who picnic and throw Frisbees at Gravelly Point Park, a grassy expanse just a few hundred feet from the airport’s runways.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Phil Oh Last weekend—the first warm, sunny one in ages—had New Yorkers ditching small apartments and heading to the park for picnics, dance parties, and barbecues.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2025
Sip renowned ciders along the famed Cider Route; savor farm-to-table creations in charming villages, at your very own picnic, or on a river cruise; and meet the warm people whose craft turns local ingredients into something extraordinary.
—Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Bowl lineup has plenty of headliners to picnic with, including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Charlie Wilson, the Alabama Shakes, Rick Springfield and Diana Ross.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Plane-spotting is even a popular hobby among locals, who picnic and throw Frisbees at Gravelly Point Park, a grassy expanse just a few hundred feet from the airport’s runways.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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And with Alexa voice control and Google TV, navigating your favorite shows is a breeze.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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The single temperature knob and reliable igniter are easy to use, and cleanup is a breeze with pre-oiled grates.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On a June morning in 2023, David and his wife had just finished a hike and were snacking on crispbreads and cheese at a picnic table in a park near their apartment when David skimmed his cellphone.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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General Mills saw snacking sales slow by 5% in the last quarter, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The result is a fantastical glimpse into a near future defined by a mixture of dystopia and utopia.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first camp believed the world was moving toward a globalized utopia and saw diplomacy as a means of speeding that process by building rules and institutions above the level of the state.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grease a 9-inch round cake pan (with 2-inch-tall sides) with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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The moment was a nod to the park's first anniversary on May 3, 1986, when Parton celebrated by standing atop a giant cake.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Instead, dine among some of the city’s best floral arrangements at Yellow Magnolia Café at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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In cities like Barcelona, locals have outright rejected the influx of visitors, going so far as to pour water on dining tourists and mass protests.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
Noun
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Its surface mimics the feeling of a masseuse’s fingers, leading to faster recovery and deeper post-workout relaxation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Developed by Don’t Nod, the studio behind the illustrious Life is Strange (2015), players explore the events of Velvet Cove by partaking in conversations, developing bonds with three other characters, and slowly shaping Swann’s personality during her last summer in town.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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Intervenors can include a specific group of constituents or a large commercial or industrial customer who partake in proceedings.—
Neha Hegde,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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