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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
This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
South End Exchange has a wide variety of both modern and vintage furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
When customers walk in, a tablet on their table instructs them to select the number of people dining.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 4 Sep. 2025
Statement Seating Look-at-me dining chairs in interesting forms and materials are really setting the scene.
—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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
South End Exchange has a wide variety of both modern and vintage furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
The Department of Buildings told CBS News New York and News 12 Long Island that a 10-by-10-inch section of the ceiling collapsed due to possible water damage, and pieces of the building fell on customers dining inside.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
When customers walk in, a tablet on their table instructs them to select the number of people dining.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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, 4 Sep. 2025
Statement Seating Look-at-me dining chairs in interesting forms and materials are really setting the scene.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Making some art, eating some really good food, and then ending with a sunset at Blacks Beach.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%).—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 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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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
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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The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Social media has accelerated polarization, limiting meaningful and cross-ideological interactions by catering content to our interests.—
Alex Rosado,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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My company is catering lunch today!—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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