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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2
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
Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
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Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
InnerBloom Hospitality opened the finer-dining American restaurant in December 2024 to replace Agra Culture, which the company had also owned.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
And to celebrate National Burger Day on May 28, customers dining onsite that day who buy a burger will get a second burger for free.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The sidewalk tables out front are great for catching A-listers dining al fresco — and the people-watching, even from the wait line, is unmatched.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
And Netflix persuaded Jennifer Lopez, Florence Pugh, Tina Fey and John Cena to come all the way to a film studio on the Hudson River, before wining and dining media buyers with burgers, booze and grain bowls in one of its empty soundstages.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Wakefield was dining with his family in the outdoor patio area at the restaurant.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
To create their rankings, the team combined data from the Michelin Guide, AAA Diamond Program, and the James Beard Foundation to track each state's number of award-winning restaurants, and used Google Maps to measure fine-dining restaurant counts, total reviews, and average ratings.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
InnerBloom Hospitality opened the finer-dining American restaurant in December 2024 to replace Agra Culture, which the company had also owned.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 19 May 2026
And to celebrate National Burger Day on May 28, customers dining onsite that day who buy a burger will get a second burger for free.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
The sidewalk tables out front are great for catching A-listers dining al fresco — and the people-watching, even from the wait line, is unmatched.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
And Netflix persuaded Jennifer Lopez, Florence Pugh, Tina Fey and John Cena to come all the way to a film studio on the Hudson River, before wining and dining media buyers with burgers, booze and grain bowls in one of its empty soundstages.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
Wakefield was dining with his family in the outdoor patio area at the restaurant.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
To create their rankings, the team combined data from the Michelin Guide, AAA Diamond Program, and the James Beard Foundation to track each state's number of award-winning restaurants, and used Google Maps to measure fine-dining restaurant counts, total reviews, and average ratings.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Mosquitoes – most often Culex species – pick up the virus after feeding on infected birds.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Its cumulative perpetual volume runs into the trillions of dollars, and the fees feeding the Assistance Fund are real fees from real trading.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Families with mothers in hijabs and giggling children sit alongside the neighborhood’s old guard and young transplants priced out of Brooklyn’s north, all feasting on great wheels of rashoosh (flatbread) and dishevelments of lamb.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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On that day, the game itself was overshadowed by a brotherhood within the sport, with both teams honoring Liam before the start of the championship match.—
Rick Ritter,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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In April 2026, ten additional sites were added, including the Charles Young Center, honoring the brigadier general who was the highest-ranking Black officer of his era.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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