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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2
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
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Why not turn Marina Village’s 23 acres into affordable camping sites, a playground or open picnic space?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Noun
The green space is cris crossed by trails and nature paths along with areas to picnic.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Those looking to unwind can enjoy sunbathing or picnicking on the beach, with several shaded areas providing ideal spots for relaxation.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025
Verb
Cooked low and slow, then served at summer picnics and festivals, this dish is both a culinary calling card and a centerpiece of Southern hospitality.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
Why not turn Marina Village’s 23 acres into affordable camping sites, a playground or open picnic space?
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Its durable shell can stand up to Florida downpours, and the 360-degree spinner wheels make navigating even MCO’s iconic carpet a breeze.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
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Convincing the Tribe to extend its branding to the festival launched in 1972 now attracting tens of thousands of people downtown every Labor Day Weekend should be a breeze.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Consider including raspberries in your diet by blending them into smoothies, using them as a topping, or snacking on them alone.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
31 July 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The film stars Smith as a detective in a near-future utopia in which humanity is served by a legion of compliant robots.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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One Eden Vale ad shows a nuclear family floating through a suburban utopia, landing at a table set with cottage cheese salads and a big tomato.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Last but certainly not least in the line of Dolly’s new Lodge releases is this stunning cake pan.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stormi was also snapped admiring the cake, which was decorated with sprinkles and jelly beans.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Catch a show at a massive theater or a more intimate cabaret, and dine at one of 15 restaurants on board.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Texas Roadhouse’s outperformance in this metric indicates the brand is loved, and there are no issues getting people to dine in their restaurants despite strategic menu price increases and economic uncertainty.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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These 10 items help create a sanctuary that reduces stress and promotes relaxation.—
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FOXNews.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Practicing answers, rehearsing entry and exit routines, and using relaxation techniques can help candidates present calmer faces during interviews.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the dinner, no guest is required to partake, noted Sibovitz, as the actual cannabis is infused into olive oil and can be added—or left off of—the food.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Contrary to concerns, customers won’t have to partake in bundles to benefit from the new format, with Disney still offering stand-alone subscriptions for Hulu or Disney+.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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