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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy spoons
cafeterias
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It is also designed for institutional settings, including schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias, as well as travel operators such as airlines and cruise lines looking to ensure passenger safety.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Greasy spoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy%20spoons. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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