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
Wakefield was dining with his family in the outdoor patio area at the restaurant.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Eagle, a real estate executive, was dining at Reata on the top floor of the 35-story Bank One Tower when the tornado hit.
—Brayden Garcia
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 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
Start dining al fresco more and add a picnic table to your side yard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 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 May 2026
When the weather turns, dining moves indoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Eagle, a real estate executive, was dining at Reata on the top floor of the 35-story Bank One Tower when the tornado hit.
—Brayden Garcia
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 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
Start dining al fresco more and add a picnic table to your side yard.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Wayfair is packed with outdoor furniture sets that include dining tables for alfresco dinners, sofas for lounging, and comfy chairs for reading.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 May 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 May 2026
When the weather turns, dining moves indoors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Cyclone Anaya’s Complimentary tres leches pancakes will be offered to moms dining in for Mother’s Day brunch at the Tex-Mex restaurant’s locations, along with penny mimosa refills.
—Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Everyone is eating tostadas and trying dishes off the menu that changes every week, showcasing Giuseppe Lacorazza's market-focused, simple soulful cooking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Misael eating meat alone, cutting up pieces with an enormous knife while barely lit by the flames in front of him, and, sporadically, almost-silent lightning bursts in the distant background.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The lowly maggot gets a bad rap, mostly known for feeding on corpses and rotting meat.—
Mustafa Fattah,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Clark didn't wait long to keep adding to that career point and assist total of hers, feeding teammate and OutKick favorite Sophie Cunningham to extend an early Fever lead.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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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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Brady, 48, also marked Mother's Day on Sunday, May 10, by sharing a series of photos honoring the women in his life — including exes Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Navigating the complexities of building around Dončić while still honoring what worked over the past season won’t be easy.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Rising inflation and gas prices may weigh on consumers over the next few months, but TJX should outperform the rest of retail and gain market share by catering to value seekers.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Soon after my arrival, our experienced local guide Jorge rolled out the big map and planned the perfect itinerary for our short stay, catering to our preferences and skill level.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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