dining out

Definition of dining outnext
present participle of dine out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining out
Verb
  • The effect demands a more active degree of introspection than the average documentary, and Marczak’s unwavering commitment to that endurance test approach has a powerful way of messing with viewer expectations.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
  • In reality, your body is constantly regulating them on its own, and messing with that process can be problematic.
    Rachel Reiff Ellis, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some track changes might be necessary on the Union Station south concourse, so Metra said riders should check the gate boards at the station before boarding their train.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And boarding a vintage train during the cooler months is the perfect cure for the winter doldrums.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Khloé Kardashian ditched her bob for a waist-grazing party ponytail.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Dining out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining%20out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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