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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  • Praising her colleagues’ work, Goldis said she was honored to serve in the consumer protection unit.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2026
  • After giving the timeless Air Force 1 sneaker a major upgrade which also honored the late Kobe Bryant during summer 2025, Nike is set to deliver even more versions of the enhanced model this year.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 31 Jan. 2026
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  • Senior guard Sam Kelly then made a steal, and Walker again fed Zitko, who scored inside to complete an opening 14-0 run by the Huskies.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Other concerns are that power-hungry data centers fed by natural gas generators can hurt air quality, consume water and intensify climate damage.
    Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
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  • 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
  • While the team behind KPop Demon Hunters walked to the stage to accept the award for Best Motion Picture - Animated at the 2026 Golden Globes, announcers Marc Malkin and Kevin Frazier regaled the audience with facts about the film and its win.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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  • The execs had seen firsthand what was wrong, and recognized that the IRS’s first CEO is richly equipped to deliver the fix.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Klein, who came out of nowhere to rescue the Dodgers with four scoreless innings in the marathon Game 3 of the World Series, was still pinching himself about being recognized in public.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Junketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketed. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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