1
as in eating
to take a meal
they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown
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as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
the advertising agency lavishly wines and dines prospective clients
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Recent Examples of dining
For rooms that are going to see heavy foot traffic, like living rooms, hallways, and dining rooms, solid wood is a better option.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Putzier notes that the backs of dining chairs are an unexpected yet chic spot to embrace circus stripes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The late-night host and Mottola Media Group chairman have long been friends, and have shared photos of themselves dining at Italian restaurants like Rao’s on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
The concept for Amrina, now a fine-dining Indian restaurant in The Woodlands, actually began with home dinners before executive chef Jassi Bindra opened his full restaurant in 2022.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026
Set across chef Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the venue includes an Omega Café by Cracco on the ground floor with private lounges and dining rooms above for live event screenings.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
—Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Putzier notes that the backs of dining chairs are an unexpected yet chic spot to embrace circus stripes.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
The late-night host and Mottola Media Group chairman have long been friends, and have shared photos of themselves dining at Italian restaurants like Rao’s on social media.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026
The concept for Amrina, now a fine-dining Indian restaurant in The Woodlands, actually began with home dinners before executive chef Jassi Bindra opened his full restaurant in 2022.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 9 Feb. 2026
Set across chef Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the venue includes an Omega Café by Cracco on the ground floor with private lounges and dining rooms above for live event screenings.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026
Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Meanwhile, a balanced diet (like the Mediterranean or DASH eating pattern) can reduce blood sugar swings that worsen irritability.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, eating fiber helps regulate blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestion, and supports feelings of fullness.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the meantime, the retreat from the potential ban on feeding doesn’t fix the friction over the cats Dieppa and other volunteers are feeding around the Kendall Lowe’s.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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This slow cooker chili is the perfect go-to for cozy family dinners or feeding a hungry crowd at a gathering, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Cheung Chau isn't just about feasting your eyes (and stomach).—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The holiday marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and is a time for feasting before fasting begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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The judge ordered the exhibits restored on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The legislature plans to pass a joint resolution honoring their lives.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant also will offer catering.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 1979, a socialite friend of Chin’s landed her a gig catering a party thrown by Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad to welcome Sean Connery to town.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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