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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 regaling
to entertain with a fancy meal
the advertising agency lavishly wines and dines prospective clients
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Recent Examples of dining
Statement Seating Look-at-me dining chairs in interesting forms and materials are really setting the scene.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Tres, his sexy, 16-seat counter-dining restaurant in a basement warehouse in Rotterdam, is the culmination of that boundless curiosity.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In the main salon, terra firma appears in dining chairs upholstered in real palm leaf and a two-piece oak coffee table, as large as a redwood’s base, inlaid with green and copper marble.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Dogs are dining with dignity, and then some, at Divvy restaurant in Carmel.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
As such, the decibel levels can climb easily depending on who’s dining that night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The event will include live music from a lineup of local bands, beer tastings from regional breweries, dining from local food trucks, a 5k and 15k and onsite camping.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The carousel post also included photos of Victoria and David spending quality time together, having drinks while sitting outdoors on a sunny day, sitting arm-in-arm together on a boat at night and getting cozy while dining at the restaurant, Chez Bruno, in Lorgues, France.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
That work has included repair and replacement of roofs, bathroom upgrades, landscaping, dining hall renovations, installation of a fire monitoring and alarm systems, and converting septic tanks to the sewer system and wells to city water.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Tres, his sexy, 16-seat counter-dining restaurant in a basement warehouse in Rotterdam, is the culmination of that boundless curiosity.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
In the main salon, terra firma appears in dining chairs upholstered in real palm leaf and a two-piece oak coffee table, as large as a redwood’s base, inlaid with green and copper marble.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Dogs are dining with dignity, and then some, at Divvy restaurant in Carmel.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
As such, the decibel levels can climb easily depending on who’s dining that night.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The event will include live music from a lineup of local bands, beer tastings from regional breweries, dining from local food trucks, a 5k and 15k and onsite camping.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The carousel post also included photos of Victoria and David spending quality time together, having drinks while sitting outdoors on a sunny day, sitting arm-in-arm together on a boat at night and getting cozy while dining at the restaurant, Chez Bruno, in Lorgues, France.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
That work has included repair and replacement of roofs, bathroom upgrades, landscaping, dining hall renovations, installation of a fire monitoring and alarm systems, and converting septic tanks to the sewer system and wells to city water.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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In late March, a 3-year-old Leavenworth boy known as EJ fell asleep for the night on a neighbor’s couch after eating grapes.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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To support your prostate health, focus on eating healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Sep. 2025
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The 21-time PGA Tour winner engaged a small group on a practice green, going over technique, drills and flatstick psychology while also regaling them with stories about golf greats—like how keeping an eye on the hole helped Beth Daniel transform her putting game.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the memoir, Sheen blames this same testosterone cream for feeding his state of mind going into that encounter.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, some were disappointed in Williams for seemingly feeding into thinness culture that she is known for pushing back against.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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On the smaller side, species like the river otter and mink can be found feasting on fish by the water’s edge, while lucky visitors may catch a glimpse of a wolverine roaming the tundra—and these are far from the only predators that call Katmai home.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Workman, Chief Scientist and co-founder of the venture, helped coin the name Electric Goddess, honoring both the feminine energy of nurturing and the technical masculine drive of making.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My company is catering lunch today!—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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Local barbecue restaurants Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que (+1000), Q39 (+1100) and Jack Stack (+1500) catering the wedding are less popular bets than Ralph Lauren Hospitailty or private estate luxury catering (+260).—
Joseph Hernandez
August 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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