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Recent Examples of dine out
Like rival PepsiCo, Coke has seen demand for its drinks fall as budget-conscious shoppers try to save more on their grocery bills and dine out less frequently.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is consistently one of the most expensive nights of the year to dine out, and for many people, that price tag doesn’t translate to a better experience.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe.
—Shirl Leigh
january 14, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, guests who prefer to dine out receive complimentary dine-in and to-go meals at Truckee's Tangerine French Bistro and Kings Beach’s Smoke Door, or can stop by the company's neighboring Guesthouse Pantry, which will open in 2026.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Valentine’s Day is consistently one of the most expensive nights of the year to dine out, and for many people, that price tag doesn’t translate to a better experience.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Currently, gourmands with celiac disease or with food allergies wanting to dine out are reliant on accurate menus listings or verbal warnings from staff to discern which dishes are safe.
—Shirl Leigh
january 14, New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, guests who prefer to dine out receive complimentary dine-in and to-go meals at Truckee's Tangerine French Bistro and Kings Beach’s Smoke Door, or can stop by the company's neighboring Guesthouse Pantry, which will open in 2026.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine out
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The scent even repels some larger animals that may like to snack on your plants, according to Accime.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna, and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Rock Hall just messed this one up.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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But still, all of the chain's Wake-Up Wraps and breakfast sandwiches on bagels, croissants, and English muffins cost between $2 and $5.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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To start the day, Wonderstate Coffee sells seasonal drinks and breakfast sandwiches in a 1940s Mobil gas station.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Centcom said Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the vessel, a rapid-response unit, based in Japan, which recently arrived in the Middle East.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
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In the fifth a 96-mph fastball from Kikuchi grazed Cronenworth’s chin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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The ball grazed Cronenworth's shoulder before hitting him in the chin.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Apr. 2026
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President Barack Obama lunched there in July 2014 on the advice of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his late son Beau, who were frequent visitors.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The trend of lunching on big bowls of healthy ingredients has lost some momentum in recent years.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Voles also may nibble on fruits or vegetables, leaving them on the stem.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Although row covers and grow tunnels are not entirely effective against groundhogs, covering up garden plants with these products can make groundhogs less likely to nibble on your vegetables.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Dine out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine%20out. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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