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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
Starling had been considering the matter when he was invited to Cambridge to dine at Caius College, and the question came up over dinner.
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
And to celebrate National Burger Day on May 28, customers dining onsite that day who buy a burger will get a second burger for free.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Serve lemonade, sweet tea, or cocktails to guests while dining outdoors.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
And to celebrate National Burger Day on May 28, customers dining onsite that day who buy a burger will get a second burger for free.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Serve lemonade, sweet tea, or cocktails to guests while dining outdoors.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
Verb
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Telling his fellow actors about this, Powell came off a bit like a war veteran regaling his fellow servicemembers with a particularly harrowing story.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Take for example, Arnel Pante, a Lana'i native and longtime server at One Forty, who without batting an eye honored my off-the-menu breakfast request for a small, side order of oatmeal with blueberries, kiwi, and almonds, to accompany an egg white frittata.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Held on Monday, May 18, this year’s Lincoln Center Spring Gala honored the Downeys at the Vivian Beaumont Theater, currently home to the Broadway revival of the musical Ragtime.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
20 May 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
Verb
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Behind the boom is a sharp expansion of the longevity clinic industry, which now feeds directly into the hospitality pipeline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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James Robison never shied away from his calling to preach the Gospel and feed the hungry throughout the world.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
Verb
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It was decided much earlier, when the Fever’s defensive effort wasn’t up to par, and the Mystics feasted, particularly around the basket.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The small flowers are visited by native bees and butterflies, while songbirds feast on the berries.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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