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Recent Examples of barbecue
China’s astronauts feasted on the first-ever barbecue in space after a new hot air oven was installed to cook steak, bake cakes, roast peanuts and more.
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Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In all, 10 barbecue joints made the guide.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
In a first for the China Space Station, crew members from the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions have used a new oven to cook and enjoy a space barbecue, marking a milestone in comfort and innovation aboard the station.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Michelin has already made its mark on Atlanta and across the Southeast — here’s what star dining and foodie tourism look like, from barbecue to omakase.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In all, 10 barbecue joints made the guide.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
In a first for the China Space Station, crew members from the Shenzhou-20 and Shenzhou-21 missions have used a new oven to cook and enjoy a space barbecue, marking a milestone in comfort and innovation aboard the station.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Michelin has already made its mark on Atlanta and across the Southeast — here’s what star dining and foodie tourism look like, from barbecue to omakase.
—Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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That sensitivity exists alongside a body of work shaped by roast culture, where the rules and expectations are different.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Serve with a pork tenderloin roast or turkey breast or as a meat-free dinner salad with warm, crusty wheat rolls.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The property has a Western-style restaurant, but guests can also book a cookout reached by horse or covered wagon.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025
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In September, Gas Depot sponsored a neighborhood cookout and provided ingredients for the food.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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No-Fry Chicken Parm This no-fry chicken parm features boneless, skinless chicken breasts in marinara sauce under a blanket of cheese and breadcrumbs.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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According to Rambling’s East Coast sources, the usually bustling Long Island clambake enclave — where everyone from Steven Spielberg to Paul McCartney to Brooke Shields owns sprawling properties — is suffering from its sleepiest season in recent memory.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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The luau itself includes a traditional buffet dinner, unlimited drinks and a show.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2025
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So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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