as in dinners
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
War in Iran CPAC — part political rally and part party and trade show — includes three days of speakers, networking breakfasts, faith worship services and cocktail and cigar receptions.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The community has long honored Chavez through annual breakfasts, school lessons and acts of protest modeled after his own.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The list includes 21 restaurants, offering everything from great diner fare and breakfasts to burgers and more.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Getting the kids up, changing diapers, doing baths, cooking dinners, cooking lunches, cooking breakfasts.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Fife’s Restaurant cooks up hearty Southern breakfasts and has been at it for more than six decades.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The Midway Diner is expected to offer sit-down breakfasts and lunches, and an Italian pizzeria will serve Chianti wine and slices from an Italforni Bull electric deck oven.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Travel and Leisure magazine has ranked Blue Bonnet Cafe among the top 100 breakfasts in the country.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
War in Iran CPAC — part political rally and part party and trade show — includes three days of speakers, networking breakfasts, faith worship services and cocktail and cigar receptions.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
The community has long honored Chavez through annual breakfasts, school lessons and acts of protest modeled after his own.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The list includes 21 restaurants, offering everything from great diner fare and breakfasts to burgers and more.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Getting the kids up, changing diapers, doing baths, cooking dinners, cooking lunches, cooking breakfasts.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Fife’s Restaurant cooks up hearty Southern breakfasts and has been at it for more than six decades.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The Midway Diner is expected to offer sit-down breakfasts and lunches, and an Italian pizzeria will serve Chianti wine and slices from an Italforni Bull electric deck oven.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
Noun
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fewer grocery runs and easier dinners?—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For beer, that generally means one to two 12-ounce servings a day for men and one 12-ounce serving a day for women.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant portions and even homemade servings can often triple a standard serving without realizing it.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His next shipment of boards is expected to arrive this week.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices for Raspberry Pi boards are going up once again, the third hike in four months, following surges in December and February.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are decadent buffets with carved ham, seafood and tables piled with treats, plus plenty of spots offering family fun with visits from the Easter Bunny or egg hunts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The wind buffets and blows inside the cabin, decreasing downforce and making acceleration less efficient.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But no need to sneak snacks in with you.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Staff should also discourage children from sharing snacks and encourage them to eat only the food intended for them.—
Dr. Sonja O'Leary,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These creepy crawlers cause itchy bites and are hard to kill.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Once a raccoon bites a person, the animal often must be euthanized and tested for rabies, a reality that rescue groups say already happens frequently when owners are unprepared for the challenges of keeping the animals.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For everything from lymphatic drainage to pain relief, ear seeding is taking over social feeds.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Laura also requested respite care for nighttime tube feeds, but the warrant says a doctor told her those would be discontinued because her son was taking medication by mouth without issue.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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