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Recent Examples of lunch
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The gunfire echoed inside nearby bank headquarters, where thousands of workers were breaking for lunch.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 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
HaLani is a casual open air spot serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner right by the pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
The gunfire echoed inside nearby bank headquarters, where thousands of workers were breaking for lunch.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 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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In millions of American homes, while parents were making dinner or paying bills, their kids were in another room scrolling social media and talking to chatbots.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cap off your trip with dinner in The Gulch, an upscale dining and shopping hub.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To start the day, Wonderstate Coffee sells seasonal drinks and breakfast sandwiches in a 1940s Mobil gas station.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Midwest Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, the patio is nice and large, ideal for bringing back some local tacos or breakfast burritos and chowing down under the sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With the help of your slow cooker, this elevated supper can be served any time.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ground turkey makes these domed little beauties a healthy weeknight supper.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Diners can also snack on shareable plates like dumplings and bao buns.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Young children participating in light activities lasting 1 hour or less may not need to snack before and after exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 64-year-old actor will be honored at a luncheon hosted by Virgin Hotels Dallas on April 24.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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The luncheon supports the Celebrating Maya Scholarships and Emerging Poetry Awards.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Bowie House also has added a Sunday tea in April and part of May.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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The top tier were the healthiest plant foods — whole grains, fruits, vegetables, vegetable oils, nuts, legumes, and tea and coffee.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Reddit threads, some passengers praised the variety and convenience, noting short lines and easy access compared to busier buffet areas.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Breakfast, part buffet, part à la carte, is a proper meal to be enjoyed at leisure in the garden, with birds swooping in to steal the crumbs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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