dining out

present participle of dine out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining out
Verb
  • Marilyn, Nixon, the Kennedys, Bay of Pigs—we’ve seen Ellroy messing with this material long before the Quintet.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • Countless Renditions Campbell’s wasn't the only one messing with the tomato soup cake formula.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • On June 16, Kensington Palace confirmed that Prince George will attend the prestigious all-boys boarding school near Windsor this fall, ending years of speculation over where Prince William and Kate Middleton would send their oldest son, who turns 13 on July 22.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Most travelers boarding a red-eye are focused on getting some sleep on the plane, avoiding jet lag, and figuring out how to freshen up before landing and hitting the ground running in your destination.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Noticeably, Mirren's silvery strands were cut into an asymmetrical crop, with the ends of her hair grazing the nape of her neck.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • Now, her silver-white hair is cropped right at the nape of her neck but left longer on one side, just grazing her cheekbone.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Eating Too Much or Too Late Eating a large dinner or snacking too close to bedtime can cause a rise in blood sugar that may last all night, especially if the snack is high in simple carbs.
    Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
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“Dining out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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