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Recent Examples of lunch
Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
Underscoring the sensitivity of the discussions for Senate Democrats, many declined to comment after their two-hour lunch, which followed a three-hour meeting on Tuesday in which members of the party tried to hash out their differences.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Under this program, the country's high-poverty schools serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to students.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 6 Nov. 2025
Underscoring the sensitivity of the discussions for Senate Democrats, many declined to comment after their two-hour lunch, which followed a three-hour meeting on Tuesday in which members of the party tried to hash out their differences.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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For dinner, the creative tasting menu at Mexican restaurant Autor offers the chefs an opportunity to showcase their heritage, while Kengai’s Asian menu is inspired by the Japanese Izakaya tradition of sharing dishes.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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Queen Letizia’s wardrobe selections for the state gala dinner on Tuesday night was a near-exact replica of the Spanish royal’s attire for the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in April 2024, during the Spanish royals‘ state visit to the country.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Add seeds to breakfast recipes like oatmeal, yogurt, and pudding.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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So before what would be Game 5 of the National League Division Series, Kiké Hernández took Yamamoto to breakfast.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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When dinnertime comes around, Southerners love to transform a pack of ground beef from the fridge or freezer into a warm supper that the whole family will love.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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London’s institutions are courting new crowds with silent discos, samurai suppers and lion-side glamping — all part of a creative reinvention.—
Sarah Hutter,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ipanema and Copacabana are perfect spots to grab an umbrella, snack on empadas or coalho cheese, and sip cocktails.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a recording shared by his family, Dailey recounted driving his 2002 silver Dodge Dakota up the Swamp Lake Trail, reaching the top safely and stopping to snack on some jerky and a handful of nuts, ABC News reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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So why not plan a wedding luncheon for 270 people, or a Hawaiian luau for 20?—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The luncheon annually brings together women from all facets of the filmmaking community to celebrate the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Finally, Florida cranberry (Hibiscus sabdariffa) shows off stunning, edible red calyces that remain once flowers have fallen and can be used in a variety of recipes for baked goods, stews, chutneys, or simply for making tea.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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In 2006, researchers at Newcastle University found, in a study that became famous, that people were more likely to put money in an honesty box to pay for their coffee or tea when photographs of eyes were posted above the box.—
L. Carol Ritchie,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pilot Season, which launched in 2013, was an attempt to add a viewer-forward sheen to Hollywood’s traditional buffet of inaugural episodes.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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The buffet table has three large drawers and two cabinets, providing ample storage space for tucking away board games, out-of-season décor, extra candles, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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