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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
On Yelp, Monique from Las Vegas dined at the Naya in the financial district and said the chicken kebab was tasty, perfectly grilled and inexpensive.
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Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Wolf – who lives in Park City, Utah, with Scott Wolf and their three children – had previously posted on her Instagram Story about dining at the Sundance Resort with 11-year-old daughter Lucy Marie.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The argument for relaxing or eliminating the rule altogether is that some newer establishments are popular for patrons who just want to meet friends for drinks without dining.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Family Eats, Cool Treats & Local Flavor Fuel your beach day with a seaside meal at local favorites like Beach House or Lucky Fish, where ocean breezes and family-friendly menus make dining a breeze.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
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Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Wolf – who lives in Park City, Utah, with Scott Wolf and their three children – had previously posted on her Instagram Story about dining at the Sundance Resort with 11-year-old daughter Lucy Marie.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The argument for relaxing or eliminating the rule altogether is that some newer establishments are popular for patrons who just want to meet friends for drinks without dining.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
Family Eats, Cool Treats & Local Flavor Fuel your beach day with a seaside meal at local favorites like Beach House or Lucky Fish, where ocean breezes and family-friendly menus make dining a breeze.
—Rita Wells, Miami Herald, 13 June 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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These experts regaled the audience with historical facts and anecdotes about masterpieces from the heritage house of Cartier, which has amassed one of the world’s most artistically and historically important jewelry archives.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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And yes, some plastic surgeons are apt to regale you with tales of their bespoke extended, vertical vector, composite flap, scarless, mystery, reset lift.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
28 May 2025
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This conversation honors the deeply personal and generational journey of embracing natural beauty.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Heat shooting coach Rob Fodor recently was honored by Hillsdale College with an award for Outstanding Achievement in Professional Athletics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 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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For developers, that means skipping file browsers in favor of instant API calls that feed data directly into live models.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Results revealed that insects that fed on isoprene leaves showed stunted growth, likely stemming from digestive problems triggered by exposure to the chemical, unlike those that munched on the normal leaves.—
Jay Kakade
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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