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Recent Examples of lunch
Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some genuine hardhat-lunch pail, hand-in-the-dirt stuff with foundation anchored in cement, not sand.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
She was targeted earlier, while lunching at the Four Seasons with Paul Cavaco, Grace Coddington and Charles Churchward in 1996.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Canales has been a fan of Pickett’s since attending his pro day at Pittsburgh in 2022, when the two also went to lunch.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some genuine hardhat-lunch pail, hand-in-the-dirt stuff with foundation anchored in cement, not sand.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
Within a few weeks, SouthPark diners will be yet again lunching and brunching in a familiar Charlotte space, although the view will be brand new, and the food will be, too.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Nov. 2025
She was targeted earlier, while lunching at the Four Seasons with Paul Cavaco, Grace Coddington and Charles Churchward in 1996.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In what must have made for a very interesting dinner conversation, Mane scored two goals in the Panthers’ 4-0 victory over the Indians in the March 23 conference opener.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But still, all of the chain's Wake-Up Wraps and breakfast sandwiches on bagels, croissants, and English muffins cost between $2 and $5.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No matter the occasion, weeknight or family gathering, there was always something to snack on.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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Add these to a cheese spread, sprinkle over a salad, or simply snack on them by the handful.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Malin Akerman, Amie Satchu and Miranda Kerr wear nudes and yellows for the Living Beauty spring luncheon and fundraiser with Mytheresa on April 29 in Beverly Hills, California.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The luncheon also highlighted the city's sister-city relationship with Montego Bay and ongoing collaborations between government, business and cultural leaders.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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And if the steamy climate gets to be too much, sip tereré, an ice-cold version of green Argentine tea, on an observation deck built at the height of the tree canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pair with overgrown ivy, a pot of tea, and hour upon hour of confessional conversation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Health inspectors found excess water between the stack of plates at the buffet service line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The Italian Manfredi’s, the main dining room, the Restaurant, the World Cafe (a buffet with everything imaginable including lobster, steaks and pasta) and 24-hour room service, are all included in your fare.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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