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Recent Examples of lunch
Craig Harris, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite serving it grudgingly, lunch is ultimately fine.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 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
Several hundred Oklahoma schools have signed on to participate in a new state program that aims to put fresh meat, fruits and vegetables on students’ lunch trays.
—Craig Harris, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite serving it grudgingly, lunch is ultimately fine.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 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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The two sisters then chatted with Cheban on FaceTime, who answered from a dinner in Miami.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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After dinner, either load and run the dishwasher or handwash dishes and add them to the drying rack.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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One of my favorite things to do each morning was pedal to breakfast in the shade of giant palm trees with the smell of flowering hibiscus all around.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its food menu includes breakfast and lunch offerings from pastries to breakfast burritos and sandwiches including the turkey bacon club, plus a bacon cheeseburger.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In a Polish community in Detroit in 1937, Florence and her fierce friend Basia hand-roll cigars for very low wages, care for children and try to be home to make supper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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My mom was in town and offered to get us out of our supper rut.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Members and guests enjoyed monthly luncheons — the most recent of which was last month, featuring a Christmas boutique with local vendors offering a variety of special holiday items.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The awards will be presented on Friday, March 6, at a special luncheon event at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Visitors can learn about the area’s strong local identity shaped by Amazigh culture, from traditional arts like weaving and jewelry to their soulful hospitality and mint tea on tap.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Come gather in community at the Death Cafe event as participants share snacks and tea and break the stigma that death is a taboo topic.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This rustic buffet cabinet from The Pioneer Woman’s Walmart collection emulates this traditional furniture piece with a few modernized updates.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Next, everyone crowds into the dining hall, where meals are served buffet-style.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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