as in dinners
the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfasts
Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Pay cuts for teachers, layoffs for school nurses, lost funding for free breakfasts, depleted resources for kids’ mental health—these are just some of the ways that slashed federal budgets could make schools less safe.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Plan for balanced breakfasts and pack snacks that combine protein, fruits and whole grains.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lingering over long breakfasts without rushing.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Two other North Carolina bed and breakfasts, Morehead Manor in Durham and The Historic Magnolia House in Greensboro, placed second and fifth, respectively.
—Daniel Sheehan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Gracious bed and breakfasts hosted in historic homes are the norm here.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
By Lynda Balslev | TasteFood Now that school is back in session, try making this recipe to keep on hand for easy breakfasts and wholesome snacks.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The restaurant, open since 1996 and founded by experienced cafe owner Peter Schroder, was once recognized on a Texas Monthly list of the state’s best breakfasts.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
Pay cuts for teachers, layoffs for school nurses, lost funding for free breakfasts, depleted resources for kids’ mental health—these are just some of the ways that slashed federal budgets could make schools less safe.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Plan for balanced breakfasts and pack snacks that combine protein, fruits and whole grains.
—Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lingering over long breakfasts without rushing.
—Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Two other North Carolina bed and breakfasts, Morehead Manor in Durham and The Historic Magnolia House in Greensboro, placed second and fifth, respectively.
—Daniel Sheehan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Gracious bed and breakfasts hosted in historic homes are the norm here.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
By Lynda Balslev | TasteFood Now that school is back in session, try making this recipe to keep on hand for easy breakfasts and wholesome snacks.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Chef Panchito Ibáñez is cooking one of the finest breakfasts in California.
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfasts
Noun
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There will be an array of events the weekend of September 26 to 28 at the Joseph—from a cooking class led by Top Chef champ Mei Lin to wine tastings to a cocktail mixology course—with the tentpoles being a pair of dinners that will show off very different styles of cooking.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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Meticulous, frugal and involved in all aspects of the business, Armani put his stamp of approval on everything from skirt lengths and the flowers strewn around at gala dinners to the colors of the curtains in the offices.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant's decor includes Japanese menu boards with hidden messages.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The credit is valid at more than 100 dining and lounge venues, from fine dining restaurants, top steakhouses, and famed chefs to casual food halls, buffets and coffee shops.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Dining in the three main dining rooms, buffets, fast-casual options, room service, and most non-alcoholic drinks, including sodas, are all part of the cost of a cruise.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The practice also offers a calm, welcoming environment where doctors have time to be hospitable, offering patients coffee and snacks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The boxy fit will easily layer without feeling too bulky, and the front is fitted with functional pockets for my phone, headphones, and even some extra snacks.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This tiny porcupine was born with weak hind legs, but with bottle feeds and daily workouts, his comeback is spike-tacular!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—in headlines, workplace conversations and social feeds.—
Bernardo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She is raped, half-drunk, at a party and bites off a piece of her attacker’s ear.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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The disease spreads through triatomine insect bites, per UCLA Health.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Breakfasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfasts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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