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Recent Examples of lunch
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
There's no single best time to eat chia seeds, but having them with breakfast or as a mid-morning snack can boost energy and keep you full until lunch.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
All students in those districts receive free breakfast and lunch daily.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
There's no single best time to eat chia seeds, but having them with breakfast or as a mid-morning snack can boost energy and keep you full until lunch.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
Facing widespread accusations of election fraud, the regime lunched an unprecedented wave of violent crackdowns that landed more than 2,000 people in prison, including opposition politicians, human rights activists and journalists.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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Food & beverage Located just off the lobby entrance, Versante Hearth and Bar serves as both the hotel’s anchor and sporty social hub, open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and evening drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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No more worrying about whether my teeth are wine-stained at dinner and no reason to feel guilty about that second (or third) espresso hit.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The coffee can flow into lunchtime, and so can breakfast, which is offered all day.—
Connie Ogle
Updated February 26,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Those assigned to the control (non-fasting) group fasted for 11 to 13 hours between dinner and breakfast the next day.—
Julia Sullivan,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Give the blue bloods a salacious dance before supper.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This winner of a chicken dinner is our new favorite roasting-pan supper.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All of these items are easy to snack on while your guests work on their charm DIYs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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Younger consumers tend to snack more throughout the day and eat smaller meals, said Maeve Webster, the president of culinary consulting firm Menu Matters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Members are treated to monthly luncheons with entertainment, programs and educational speakers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tea sandwiches are a hallmark of Southern luncheons.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There was no minibar or espresso machine, but bottled water, a kettle and tea was provided.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Fruit, ginger shots, sea moss beverages, tea, and water were on hand, in alignment with her alcohol-free rider and commitment to sobriety.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Fuel up for a day on the slopes at the main restaurant, Remington Hall, which serves a yummy breakfast buffet ($36 per adult and $18 per child) as well as additional a la carte options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The buffet is $95 and includes oysters, crab, brisket Benedict, lamb and salmon.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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