dining out

Definition of dining outnext
present participle of dine out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining out
Verb
  • The last two seasons have proven that the team starts off slow, which ends up messing their chances of making the playoffs.
    James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once the option becomes available, travelers who have lost their identification or do not have an acceptable form of ID will be able to verify their identity through TSA ConfirmID before boarding domestic flights.
    Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Just as data from a local weather app suggests packing a light jacket or boarding up your windows, public health data should help Americans live longer, healthier lives with practical, local, community-specific insights.
    Deborah L. Birx, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The piece featured a corset bodice, peplum detail that transformed into a trailing train, and floor-grazing mermaid skirt.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
  • With most of the region’s summer-grazing calves now removed, wolves are turning to the remaining livestock near homes and ranches.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Dining out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining%20out. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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