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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
Reward yourself with a night off the week by preparing this meal one day, and then enjoying your hard work again the next day.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The lyrics of other songs, of course, were mere meals for some starving rodent.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
There is a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory Como Cleanse menu option available for each meal as well.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
To close out the meal, stop by the modest fruit bar to the left of the barbecue buffet — also included in all-you-can-eat — and pick up cuts of pineapples, watermelons, peaches and more for a healthy dessert option.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
The lyrics of other songs, of course, were mere meals for some starving rodent.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
There is a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory Como Cleanse menu option available for each meal as well.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
To close out the meal, stop by the modest fruit bar to the left of the barbecue buffet — also included in all-you-can-eat — and pick up cuts of pineapples, watermelons, peaches and more for a healthy dessert option.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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Mummy Mozzarella Fries will also be featured on the menu, served in a special, limited-edition mummy-themed box and paired with marinara dipping sauce.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Crow’s Bench Crow’s Bench at Schweitzer’s Humbird has indoor-outdoor dining and an elevated menu showcasing local ingredients and imaginative preparations.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cap off your day with a nice dinner at your favorite spot, like Pinewood Social or Two Ten Jack, or try a Nashville staple at a hot chicken spot.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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The night kicks off with a cocktail, followed by a dinner and performance.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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My inviting yet straightforward lunch embodied the spirit of the Emilia-Romagna region, famous for the tradition of producing beloved Italian staples like balsamic vinegar, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, parma prosciutto and more.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The leaders are scheduled to meet in the Oval Office and then hold a bilateral lunch meeting after, according to the White House.—
Daniel Bush,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The video Roman shared on her Instagram feed shows the baby of the family prepping for graduation alongside her family and eventually walking across the stage.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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Simply plucking young stars from viewers’ social-media feeds won’t radically alter or refresh SNL.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Fashion provides people with a delicious repast and then prepares itself to serve another.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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This tasty if not particularly healthy repast will be served on Shudder later this year.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Shawnee Presbyterian Church hosts a free monthly Sunday supper to foster community fellowship.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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In just 25 minutes—and with only six main ingredients—this pasta delivers a breezy, elegant supper that feels both simple and sophisticated.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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