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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greasy spoons
cafeterias
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For many of us, peanut butter is a nostalgic food, transporting us back to peanut butter sandwiches in school cafeterias and character lunchboxes on school buses.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026 -
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 3299 (AFSCME) union’s membership covers essential workers including custodians, food service staff in campus dining halls and hospital cafeterias, gardeners, and skilled craft workers including plumbers and electricians.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Greasy spoons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greasy%20spoons. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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