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Recent Examples of barbecue
Rodeo Austin returns this month with nearly two weeks of rodeo competition, carnival rides, live music and Texas barbecue, drawing thousands of visitors to the city for one of Austin’s longest-running traditions.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
That also takes barbecue, specifically that from his home state.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Texas barbecue is heading to the Big Apple.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
While Colicchio doesn’t have a strong barbecue style preference, both Simmons and Kish lean toward Eastern North Carolina style barbecue.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
That also takes barbecue, specifically that from his home state.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Texas barbecue is heading to the Big Apple.
—Ella Gonzales
march 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2026
While Colicchio doesn’t have a strong barbecue style preference, both Simmons and Kish lean toward Eastern North Carolina style barbecue.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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Guests relished his steaks, roast duck, crispy potatoes, and asparagus au gratin.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The pile of roast beef comes with swiss cheese and jalapeno bacon jam, on a deli roll, with au jus on the side.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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This classic side belongs at any backyard barbecue, cookout, or picnic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Homemade Chips Deep-fry (or even air-fry) triangles of salty corn tortillas, then use them to scoop up favorite dips like tomato salsa and guacamole.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Less brain fry was seen among employees whose managers were intentional with their AI use.—
Lana Zak,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event features cycling, running and walking races from Boston to the Cape along with clambakes and a concert.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The production features choreography from Peter Rockford Espiritu, a Native Hawaiian who is also behind the choreography for the luau at Disney’s Aulani Resort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gershon fondly remembered when Drysdale held a luau at the bar and encouraged her to ride a mechanical bull.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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