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
West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Have a picnic or just enjoy the day at the outdoor Momentary Green from 10am-6pm Sunday.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 8 May 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
Better yet, bring a picnic, a blanket, and absolutely no agenda.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Have a picnic or just enjoy the day at the outdoor Momentary Green from 10am-6pm Sunday.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 8 May 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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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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These sleek e-bikes offer the ideal way to feel the summer breeze while reducing your carbon footprint.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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Some people like to snack on them raw, while others add them to their favorite meals.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 May 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
Noun
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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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While China has signaled its willingness to come to the negotiation table with its temporary tariff relaxation, President Xi Jinping is unlikely to concede ground in the long run - particularly when facing a confrontational U.S. administration.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
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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In a statement to CBS News, Contreras further noted that the small size of the interior rooms — which could only hold a few people at a time — could indicate that drug use was used to reinforce social hierarchy, and that perhaps only an elite class was allowed to partake.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Imagine partaking in a colossal outdoor communal dinner in Siena.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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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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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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