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
On cue, left-wing French politicians have already shaken their fists at the prospect of wining and dining the mercurial American leader on French taxpayers’ bill, according to Le Figaro.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Fine dining Arts District restaurant Kato won the category of outstanding wine and other beverages program.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
In 1951, Brennan's proprietor, Owen Brennan (Ralph’s uncle) was seeking an OG viral moment, and tapped chef de cuisine Paul Blangé to dream up a new special dessert to serve a local politician who was dining at the restaurant that evening.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
In addition to its Ferris wheel, West Harbor is also planning to include an amphitheater, a dog park, an immersive art gallery and a range of cuisines, dining options and bars.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Reader Heather Fargo wrote in with a number of suggestions for dining outdoors in North and South Natomas, such as Bella Bru, CharQterie, Helic Bistro, Mezcal Grill, El Bramido and The Virgin Sturgeon, which floats on the Sacramento River.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Throughout the season, the teams will design vacation-worthy living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, main suites, guest bedrooms, bathrooms and exteriors, according to HGTV.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
These hotels became dining experience destinations for people that were visiting and living here.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Fine dining Arts District restaurant Kato won the category of outstanding wine and other beverages program.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
In 1951, Brennan's proprietor, Owen Brennan (Ralph’s uncle) was seeking an OG viral moment, and tapped chef de cuisine Paul Blangé to dream up a new special dessert to serve a local politician who was dining at the restaurant that evening.
—Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
In addition to its Ferris wheel, West Harbor is also planning to include an amphitheater, a dog park, an immersive art gallery and a range of cuisines, dining options and bars.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Reader Heather Fargo wrote in with a number of suggestions for dining outdoors in North and South Natomas, such as Bella Bru, CharQterie, Helic Bistro, Mezcal Grill, El Bramido and The Virgin Sturgeon, which floats on the Sacramento River.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Throughout the season, the teams will design vacation-worthy living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, main suites, guest bedrooms, bathrooms and exteriors, according to HGTV.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
These hotels became dining experience destinations for people that were visiting and living here.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Chinese manufacturers are competing in their home market now with their impressive luxury sedans and SUVs and eating into sales made by BMW, and other German premium competitors like Mercedes, Audi, and Porsche.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Kansas City Council member Melissa Patterson Hazley spent most of her day in the district attending openings for new businesses, visiting shows and eating at restaurants.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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That energy is converted and transmitted wirelessly to receiving stations on Earth, feeding directly into the grid as steady electricity.—
Brigitte Bren,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Island Taste has been feeding Caymanians for close to forty years—their patties are nostalgia in pastry form.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
12 June 2026
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Fabric from the Wright Brothers' flight honoring the state's connection to the birth of aviation.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The foundation’s media awards, honoring cookbook authors, journalists and other media professionals, were presented Saturday, June 13.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The nannies are expected to keep every aspect of daily life running seamlessly while catering to the unique needs of both parents and children.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Eleventy’s Made in Italy offering across menswear and womenswear, the latter a burgeoning category, has thrived not just for its muted, easy-to-approach aesthetic, but also for smart pricing, catering to customers otherwise priced out by luxury megabrands.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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