dines out

Definition of dines outnext
present tense third-person singular of dine out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dines out
Verb
  • The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, embarking on a journey that challenges his doubts and awakens his belief in the wonder of the season.
    Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Towards the beginning of the dystopian thriller, when Glen Powell's character Ben Richards boards a train, the camera pans over some of the other passengers, one of whom is holding none other than Powell's real-life rescue pup, Brisket, in her lap.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Somebody does something terrible and messes it up.
    Giana Levy, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After someone in the other party fires a potshot that grazes the head of one of Rex’s fiends, another buddy returns fire and kills the original shooter.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Their hemline grazes the top of Chelsea boots, giving you a little pop of color at the bottom of your ’fit to coordinate with jackets, bags, and belts.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Dines out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dines%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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