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as in to eat
to take a meal
they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown
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Recent Examples of dine
There’s an outdoor segment that includes tents for dining at some of the stands, and lots of beautiful, fresh fish on display.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted dining with pop star Katy Perry in Montreal on Monday evening, prompting speculation about a budding romance.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 July 2025
The offer is only valid on that one day for Cheesecake Rewards members dining in.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The resort’s restaurant, Pointe 49 Kitchen and Bar, has dining indoors and out with views over the pool to the lake and mountains beyond.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was spotted dining with pop star Katy Perry in Montreal on Monday evening, prompting speculation about a budding romance.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 30 July 2025
The offer is only valid on that one day for Cheesecake Rewards members dining in.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The resort’s restaurant, Pointe 49 Kitchen and Bar, has dining indoors and out with views over the pool to the lake and mountains beyond.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Born in a cave more than 60 years ago, Mrs. Hậu regales us with a lifetime’s wisdom—local folklore, natural history, personal methods for fighting COVID—while one of her grandchildren, in the here and now, faces a heartbreaking domestic struggle.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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During our drive, Alex, a seasoned Hawaii resident with over 20 years of experience, regaled us with fascinating facts and local lore about the Islands.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Many visitors also head down the block to see the Woody Guthrie Center, a museum honoring Dylan’s hero Woody Guthrie.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Other events include a Zapp Band concert honoring Bootsy Collins, a Lord Huron concert, and the Women Who Drum Festival. Summer 2025 is still chugging along, and there are several major opportunities to enjoy live entertainment this weekend.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some of the cave’s water still feeds the nearby Lukács Baths via an underground pipe — though the original inlet, by the stone steps that plunge into the water, was rerouted to give divers easier access.—
Jennifer Walker,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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Salvia can fill your garden with purple blooms throughout the fall, giving pollinators a place to feed long after other blooms have disappeared.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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The pests aren't feasting on the wood chips or pine straw, but the fungi, mold, and small insects that decaying organic matter welcome.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Going out to feast on barbecue nowadays can be a bit of a sticker-shock situation — and based on market predictions, beef’s not likely to get cheaper anytime soon.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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