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Definition of lunchesnext
plural of lunch

lunches

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lunch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lunches
Noun
Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunches
Noun
  • From the presidential inauguration to high-profile dinners to a documentary screening, Big Tech leaders have become a fixture at the White House.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
  • At a series of small upfront dinners with advertisers over the past several weeks, Ellison also promised ramped up content spending.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.
    Megan Shinn, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • For something quick, the hotel’s market stocks local wine and beer alongside snacks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Start your morning at Nora’s Fish Creek Inn, a local-favorite spot serving up hearty breakfasts, or the bakery Persephone Westbank, then find your dream Western outfit at the Lela Rose Ranch flagship store.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This rug can stand up to all your pets’ messes with its durable fibers that are easy to spot-clean.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The latter may be tied to iron deficiency from irregular periods, plus the drop in estrogen, which messes with the dopamine activity that regulates muscle control.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Senators meet for weekly caucus luncheons.
    Cate Martel, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Mandelman, the president of the board, had the busiest social calendar of all his colleagues for the second year running, accepting tickets to nearly 20 parties, galas, awards ceremonies and luncheons.
    Alyce McFadden, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The pre-vetting process, in practice, looks like virtual previews, FaceTime walkthroughs, and detailed property packages sent before a client ever boards a plane to visit the home, Julian said.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the event guests had the opportunity to encounter Alice, enjoy boutique shopping, and indulge in teas, pastries, tea sandwiches, champagne, live music, and informal modeling.
    Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The two fruit teas are the sunrise tea — strawberry fruit tea with orange juice on top — and the sunset tea — a mango fruit tea with a butterfly pea flower on top.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This year, some of the options include buffets, an aloha brunch, multi-course meals and Italian dinners.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Continue reading … MISSING MANNERS — Viral airport lounge scenes spark outrage as travelers raid buffets and kids go wild.
    , FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026

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“Lunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunches. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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