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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
Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.
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Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Guests then dined at the base of the pyramids before enjoying an afterparty and dessert in another area.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sending flowers this Valentine’s Day, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory suggests dining among them instead.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Guests then dined at the base of the pyramids before enjoying an afterparty and dessert in another area.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sending flowers this Valentine’s Day, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory suggests dining among them instead.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
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Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Keep your stress low, stay balanced, and eat clean.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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While the team behind KPop Demon Hunters walked to the stage to accept the award for Best Motion Picture - Animated at the 2026 Golden Globes, announcers Marc Malkin and Kevin Frazier regaled the audience with facts about the film and its win.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Ed Wallace, who regaled radio listeners, TV viewers and newspaper readers with stories and advice about cars, died Sunday at his Fort Worth home.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Dec. 2025
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The developments come as the White House has spurred a variety of sports-friendly initiatives to honor the semiquincentennial, including a UFC fight on the White House lawn in June.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the Cooper case, the university did the right thing by refusing to honor the demands of powerful legislators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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The Middle Pool requires a steeper climb to scenic viewpoints overlooking the lower basin, while the Upper Pool is the most strenuous, following a path that’s eroded in some points to a larger pool fed by a towering waterfall.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The shelf even has an opening for feeding a cord right through it for tangle-free access.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
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For a real birdwatching activity, fill a seed bag with thistle and watch flocks of them dart around the feeder and feast with fervor.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bidunga feasted on the Baylor bigs inside while racking up blocks on the other end.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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