junketed

Definition of junketednext
past tense of junket
as in honored
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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Verb
  • Many in the community – from school to the Hughes’ neighborhood – had hoped the wishes expressed by the family would be honored.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
  • She’s being honored for her portrayal of Annie, the hoodoo priestess who is such a grounding force for the 2025 film.
    Kemi Alemoru, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Its crystal-clear, nutrient-dense water, filtered through chalk and fed by numerous springs, creates a perfect aquatic ecosystem and the setting for a picture-book private house by the riverbank.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
  • In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Just a few hours before his lineup looked listless and his management betrayed a lack of urgency, DeRosa also fondly regaled the media with an account of how late his team stayed in the clubhouse drinking and celebrating their win the night before.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In 2020, the Idaho State Legislature officially recognized Idaho Women’s Day, a day to honor women of the Gem State.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 14 Mar. 2026
  • However, a law introduced on March 28 last year by emergency decree states that only those with a parent or grandparent born in Italy will be recognized as citizens.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Junketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketed. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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