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as in ate
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 dined
The party then continued with a reception in the sumptuous halls of Palazzo Gangi, with catering from Osteria dei Vespri, a venue in Piazza Croce dei Vespri where the couple had dined last summer.
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Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Following the exhibition, guests dined at Trattoria Cammillo, a family-run restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine with courses of homemade pasta and classic regional dishes.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Elizabeth Taylor dined here with Richard Burton.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The two men dined at a table alone, lingering long after all other diners had dispersed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Multi-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Following the exhibition, guests dined at Trattoria Cammillo, a family-run restaurant serving traditional Tuscan cuisine with courses of homemade pasta and classic regional dishes.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Its famed 19th-century patrons included the writers Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, who dined among rolling carving trolleys—which, in fact, were quietly gliding in the background to prevent disturbing the country’s top chess players, the venue being the sport’s British center at the time.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.
—Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Elizabeth Taylor dined here with Richard Burton.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
The two men dined at a table alone, lingering long after all other diners had dispersed.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Multi-generation families from China and Korea dined within earshot of my table at dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dined
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Going into Tuesday’s game, the Diamondbacks had feasted on left-handed pitching.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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Arteta and Arsenal have also had to withstand almighty pressure and a media that have feasted on every one of their stumbles.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Bulochnikov-Paul, who serves as executive vp of communications at Disney Entertainment Television, was honored with the Medal of Hope at the event, in recognition of her battle with multiple sclerosis.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Larimer County officials said the ditch runs behind homes and is fed by the Cache la Poudre River.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Much of the freak-out was fed by polls supposedly showing Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop the field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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“Dined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dined. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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