banqueting

Definition of banquetingnext
present participle of banquet
as in dining
to entertain with a fancy meal banqueted the returning troops at the military base

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  • Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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  • Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
    Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • Families with mothers in hijabs and giggling children sit alongside the neighborhood’s old guard and young transplants priced out of Brooklyn’s north, all feasting on great wheels of rashoosh (flatbread) and dishevelments of lamb.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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  • The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.
    Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
  • Clark didn't wait long to keep adding to that career point and assist total of hers, feeding teammate and OutKick favorite Sophie Cunningham to extend an early Fever lead.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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  • On that day, the game itself was overshadowed by a brotherhood within the sport, with both teams honoring Liam before the start of the championship match.
    Rick Ritter, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • In April 2026, ten additional sites were added, including the Charles Young Center, honoring the brigadier general who was the highest-ranking Black officer of his era.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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  • The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.
    Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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  • Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 May 2026
  • Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
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“Banqueting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banqueting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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