junketing

Definition of junketingnext
present participle of junket
as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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Verb
  • These trees are excellent hosts for caterpillars, an important food for birds feeding their developing young.
    Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Cheetahs are great hunters and eat rapidly then also leave remains for feeding other species.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.
    Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
  • His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.
    News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The judge ordered the exhibits restored on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.
    Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The legislature plans to pass a joint resolution honoring their lives.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • But Cheung Chau isn't just about feasting your eyes (and stomach).
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The holiday marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and is a time for feasting before fasting begins.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • For rooms that are going to see heavy foot traffic, like living rooms, hallways, and dining rooms, solid wood is a better option.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
    Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Junketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketing. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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