dined out

past tense of dine out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dined out
Verb
  • This week, Finnish commandos boarded an oil tanker that officials suspect had cut through vital underwater cables in the Baltic Sea, including one that carries electricity between Finland and Estonia.
    Michael Schwirtz, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
  • All of the luggage is made by hand, which gives it an authentic, almost gritty feel that reminds you of a bygone era when passengers boarded steamships with large trunks and fashionable leather bags.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • As guests sipped champagne and nibbled on delicate confections, the evening unfolded in relaxed elegance.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And in the tearoom, customers sipped homemade soups and nibbled fresh sandwiches and salads.
    Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Dined out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dined%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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