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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
Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 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
  • According to workers at the North Main Street restaurant, the new Camp Bowie Boulevard kiosk will sell carryout dinners, enchiladas and maybe more menu items, along with drinks.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • And then there’s a whole lot of fashion, dinners, and parties.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Six years later, the couple has built a successful shopping venue that offers bulk snacks, baking goods and supplies, candy, coffee and tea, as well as gifts, olive oil and machines to grind nut butters or coffee.
    Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • Thyme, the all-day restaurant, does great smoothies and international breakfasts, ranging from Maldivian cuisine to Sri Lankan hoppers, Middle Eastern shakshuka, Malaysian nasi lemak, and Syrniki cheesecakes for Ukrainian and Russian guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Skillet Pancakes One of the best parts of making pancakes is having leftovers on hand for quick breakfasts on the go.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 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
  • Anaheim Hills Women’s Club is a social organization that hosts monthly luncheons, which are open to all women interested in fun and friendships.
    Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • From ladies luncheons to wedding and baby showers, guests will love this soft pink drink.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
    , FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Te Amo Cafe sells customizable milk teas, coffee, matcha, lemonades, brew tea, fruit tea and more with the ability to add toppings like brown sugar boba and crystal boba.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Whiskey Pete’s offered a quick and affordable 24-hour IHOP, in comparison to Vegas’ pricier buffets, and Californians and Nevadans visited Primm Valley’s 100-store outlet mall, supported by shoppers who were brought by bus to the mall for free.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
  • Luckily, there are plenty of options to enjoy with the mother figure in your life, from elaborate buffets to playful afternoon teas to family-friendly celebrations where the little ones have their own menus.
    Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

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“Lunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunches. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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