junkets 1 of 2

plural of junket

junkets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of junket
as in regales
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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Recent Examples of junkets
Noun
Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley has taken nearly $52,000 in junkets to out-of-state resorts for conferences, Daniel Bice reports. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Lily Collins has coated her pout with the Lancôme pick for Emily in Paris press junkets, while Lupita Nyong’o wore the lipstick at the Wakanda Forever premiere. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junkets
Noun
  • Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • From 1986 to 1989, the yearly excursions brought about 70 eaglets to Indiana.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What’s more, the experimental indie-rock band is also putting out FeelsLive 04/05, a collection of live recordings taped to MiniDisc at shows from 2004 and 2005 tours.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The plan also ensures there would be no gap in pay or benefits, which can happen when tours of duty need to be reapproved several times.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The ceremony honors the courage of seriously ill children and their families, and Harry will once again deliver a speech and present the award for Most Inspirational Child (aged 4–6).
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The base now honors Union soldiers Pvt.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Thursday’s episode opens, Carrie dines alone at a futuristic Asian restaurant with robot waiters whizzing past.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Why are 'Big Brother' live feeds down?
    David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Each refusal feeds the dance, giving it a tragic dimension.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Junkets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junkets. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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