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Recent Examples of lunch
Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Now, Park Springs ROMEOs eat dinner together on Wednesdays and have lunch at a restaurant once a month.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 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
To add more quinoa to your diet, try adding it as a side dish at dinner, making a quinoa salad for lunch, or mixing it into baked goods like muffins.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Now, Park Springs ROMEOs eat dinner together on Wednesdays and have lunch at a restaurant once a month.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 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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Staff helped with bags as needed, called for taxis promptly, and always welcomed us back with a friendly smile upon returning from dinner or other outings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Minimal, low-profile, and finished with a subtle platform sole, these Pumas are the sneakers that go from museum-hopping to dinner reservations without missing a beat.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 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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It can be used to season a cast-iron skillet, turned into a glossy chocolate coating, added to Christmas cookies, and used to saute supper ingredients.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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This recipe’s a playful riff on a traditional sheet pan supper.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keep a batch of this classic coffee cake around in case of unexpected company (or just to snack on).—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nahill is even featured in a video, indulgently attempting to snack on a donut, before Tyson, now a de facto spokesperson for HHS’ healthy foods initiatives, slaps it out of his hand.—
Chelsea Cirruzzo,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This tradition is often performed at the bridal shower or the bridesmaids’ luncheon, but occasionally at the reception.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rancho Bernardo Woman’s Club luncheon in the Maderas Golf Club, 17750 Old Coach Road in Poway.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Glass jars full of tea leaves are arranged around the Kochi Cafe room.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs is a tatami mat tea ceremony space wrapped in decorative steel screens where, in a play of light and shadows, a lady in a dusty pink kimono whisks matcha.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Gold Lounge is where the service really shines—attentive without hovering, with staff who'll bring plates from the breakfast buffet to your table or top off your coffee without being asked.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Stepping aboard a cruise ship often feels like entering a floating city, complete with endless buffets, poolside cocktails, and attentive staff ready to cater to your every possible need.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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