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
Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sending flowers this Valentine’s Day, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory suggests dining among them instead.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Flaming swords or not, Boise’s newest steakhouse on the block clearly wants impressed diners who view El Gaucho as fine-dining fire.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Wishbone dining chairs, green velvet couches, and leather barstools are ideal for someone who loves to layer textures and finishes to match their boho home.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
The developers are planning on a variety of home designs with one or two stories that will include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a garage, living and dining rooms with modern kitchen fixtures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Another holiday menu will be offered at its fine-dining Watertable restaurant.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bolla Armchair offers deep seating and generous cushions for long-lasting comfort, while the more compact Bolla Chair provides versatile use in smaller spaces like dining rooms or home offices.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead of sending flowers this Valentine’s Day, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory suggests dining among them instead.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Flaming swords or not, Boise’s newest steakhouse on the block clearly wants impressed diners who view El Gaucho as fine-dining fire.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
Wishbone dining chairs, green velvet couches, and leather barstools are ideal for someone who loves to layer textures and finishes to match their boho home.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
The developers are planning on a variety of home designs with one or two stories that will include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a garage, living and dining rooms with modern kitchen fixtures.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
Another holiday menu will be offered at its fine-dining Watertable restaurant.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The Bolla Armchair offers deep seating and generous cushions for long-lasting comfort, while the more compact Bolla Chair provides versatile use in smaller spaces like dining rooms or home offices.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Whether lounging in white wicker rocking chairs or eating outside off wrought iron tables, some patio furniture will always be reminiscent of her.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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In search of evidence Doctors kept asking Nicole what Hannah had been eating in the months leading up to her hospital stay.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Later that decade, alarm bells started going off within the CIA and FBI over the arrest and execution of numerous double agents feeding secrets to the United States.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Pats might be wise to begin feeding him on early downs before defenses, like the Dolphins' and Buffalo's before them, can send double-teams on third-and-long.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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Fat Tuesday is a tradition of feasting on rich foods before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting begins on Ash Wednesday.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Glaser made history last year as the first solo female host of the Golden Globes and is once again set to guide the show through a night honoring the year's top performances and productions.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Exchange Located in an old bank building in DTSB, The Exchange is one of South Bend’s only late-night bars catering squarely to the non-student crowd.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The event will include African drumming by Ojumire Charleston and catering by Chef Autumn Bentley.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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