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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
Taylor Montgomery of Montgomery Sky Farm in Leicester, a working farm that offers dining only by appointment through chef’s tables and other culinary experiences.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
After a day in the deep blue, travelers can dine by Al Mouj Marina or replenish themselves with a fresh coconut and Zanzibari-Omani street food at the nearby Seeb souk for dishes flavored with cumin, lime, tamarind, and coconut.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Met with presidents, dined with Brad [Pitt], even Prince knew my name!
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps it was aimed at stirring memories of 2017, when the Macrons and the Trumps dined together at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day after Trump had been guest of honor at the annual parade.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
After a day in the deep blue, travelers can dine by Al Mouj Marina or replenish themselves with a fresh coconut and Zanzibari-Omani street food at the nearby Seeb souk for dishes flavored with cumin, lime, tamarind, and coconut.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Met with presidents, dined with Brad [Pitt], even Prince knew my name!
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2026
Perhaps it was aimed at stirring memories of 2017, when the Macrons and the Trumps dined together at the Eiffel Tower on Bastille Day after Trump had been guest of honor at the annual parade.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
Verb
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Iyo went for the Over the Moonsault but ate Roxy’s feet.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Another idea is that the rhythm causes brief fluctuations in alertness, allowing sleeping animals to periodically check their surroundings and reduce the risk of being eaten.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 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
Verb
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shillinglaw says the most powerful stop is the small town of Ypres, where the Last Post Ceremony has been held nearly every night since the end of World War I to honor the men who died on the front lines in Flanders.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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 Sabres were once a bottom-feeding division rival team the Leafs used to regularly beat up on.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone planning, strategizing, connecting, feeding one another.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The festival dates back thousands of years in Europe, where Christians feast to use up sweets and fats before fasting during Lent.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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