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
  • Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • In 2025, White Snail, directed by Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, was honored with the special jury prize and a best performance award at the Locarno Film Festival.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • Before the Lyon students went to the play elements, they were fed a lunch of hot dogs, chips and frozen custard.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026
  • Dmitry Bakanov, the general director of Roscosmos, regaled Putin with a list of Russia’s recent accomplishments in the space sector.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • So, before tip-off on Friday, the team recognized Clark's accomplishment.
    Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • Larry will also be recognized for contributing to the pinball community on Friday.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 May 2026
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“Junketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketed. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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