dines out

verb

present tense third-person singular of dine out
as in boards

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  1. boards
  2. messes
  3. grazes
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  • Susana Cabrera, Founder of SC Growth Advisor & Executive Decision Counsel, helps CEOs and boards pressure-test risk before execution.
    — Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
    — , FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Definition of boards
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  • Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Definition of messes
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  • To embody the creepy character, the Oscar winner’s strawberry blonde hair appeared to be multiple shades darker, akin to an auburn hue, while a fresh set of fringe grazes her brow bone.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The lob length grazes the shoulders, and fringe kicks off the confidence.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of grazes
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