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Recent Examples of barbecue
Known for incredible barbecue, Google found visitors to the city were excited to check out the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium and The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
At the barbecue, two individuals got into an argument and shots were fired, Ryder said.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
The Treehouse is also now serving birria tacos, a Rueben sandwich with corned beef, a chipotle turkey sandwich and a barbecue bacon cheeseburger.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
At the barbecue, two individuals got into an argument and shots were fired, Ryder said.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Expansive porches are attached to each level, while a terrace with a swimming pool and barbecue area abuts the house, overlooking the beach.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
The Treehouse is also now serving birria tacos, a Rueben sandwich with corned beef, a chipotle turkey sandwich and a barbecue bacon cheeseburger.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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The brand has also collaborated with Cometeer Coffee on a coffee roast and Airbnb on a Hollywood Hills creative retreat.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chili's made headlines with another roast earlier this year.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Throw it on over a swimsuit for the beach, or dress it up for an evening cookout with chunky sandals and gold hoops.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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The cookout to support Hardt Family Cyclery will be on April 19th at 10255 E 25th Ave in Aurora.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then fry in avocado oil for just a minute or two, drain on a paper towel and salt.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Beneath me, a dozen green bumphead parrotfish darted into view, coral bloomed in seemingly impossible shades of red and blue, and schools of purple fry drifted past, as if inviting me to follow.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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From crashing a friend's luau to searching for the sweetest spot to take a nap, avoiding work quickly spirals into thwarting surreal disasters…in the most hilarious and entertaining of ways.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Grand Hyatt luau features the traditional dances of Polynesia from the islands of Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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