as in menu
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
Opt for something like the Brovave Sleeveless Collar Striped Midi Dress to take you from morning coffee to late-night meals without a single sweat.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
When the meal was over, dirty dishes returned to the kitchen with the women.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
Neos would also algorithmically predict and respond to everything from citizens’ changing meal preferences to criminal acts.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 May 2026
At the heart of the Lily, the great room takes center stage-opening seamlessly into the kitchen for effortless everyday living, from movie nights to hosting friends and staying connected while meals are underway.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
When the meal was over, dirty dishes returned to the kitchen with the women.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
Neos would also algorithmically predict and respond to everything from citizens’ changing meal preferences to criminal acts.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 May 2026
At the heart of the Lily, the great room takes center stage-opening seamlessly into the kitchen for effortless everyday living, from movie nights to hosting friends and staying connected while meals are underway.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
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Books about books, garments from Paloma Wool and Kiko Kostadinov, and trinket-y accessories are just the start, so grab an Americano or homemade cookie from its café menu to aid in your journey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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What pulls me to Pann’s is a subtler Southern thread running through its menu.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Allen attempted to storm the dinner on foot, carrying multiple guns and knives, and planned to kill top officials, starting with the highest-ranking, according to the criminal complaint.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In what must have made for a very interesting dinner conversation, Mane scored two goals in the Panthers’ 4-0 victory over the Indians in the March 23 conference opener.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Clement Restaurant does something-for-everyone American fare for breakfast and lunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s a campus care closet, so students with food insecurity or who maybe just forgot to bring a lunch that day can discreetly get something to eat.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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On summer weekends, Smorgasburg drops food vendors across Brooklyn and Manhattan — basically a feed dump waiting to happen.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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Of course, browsing any design feed will show that a wide array of kitchen cabinetry is still very much in style—from sleek white to beautiful shades of green.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
29 Apr. 2026
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Two people were killed at a funeral repast on Detroit's east side in late February.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Funeral planning was still underway as of the afternoon of March 3, but the service and repast are expected to be well attended.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Nordic-inclined, open-kitchen Refectory hosts breakfast, lunch, and supper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Roasted potatoes and onions are just the side dish this classic supper needs.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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