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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
Using Economic Policy Institute data, Investopedia calculates $650,000 to cover childcare, transportation, meals, and other expenses, with college costs exceeding $230,000 for two children.
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Adding protein is a great way to bulk up the meal, and rotisserie or leftover chicken tossed in at the end of the cooking is an easy way to do it.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The production will post the quantity of meals, the types of meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
For a pricier but unforgettable experience, consider a meal at TEN 3, a restaurant high atop Sandia Peak near Albuquerque.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
Adding protein is a great way to bulk up the meal, and rotisserie or leftover chicken tossed in at the end of the cooking is an easy way to do it.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
The production will post the quantity of meals, the types of meals.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
For a pricier but unforgettable experience, consider a meal at TEN 3, a restaurant high atop Sandia Peak near Albuquerque.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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At American Revelry, a Burleson restaurant with a varied menu, flatiron steak platters are about $25-$55.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Swedish brand, which received investment from LVMH last year, is in town for a men’s pop-up with Nordstrom and a brand dinner.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Could routinely skipping breakfast or eating a late dinner actually affect your bones?—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The pressure is always on the taker, the player standing, gulping, trying desperately not to unload their lunch onto the turf, preparing to do something theoretically simple — kick the ball into the net from 12 yards with only one opponent able to stop them.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Her mother picked her up during lunch.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Weather watches and warnings A live data feed from the National Weather Service containing official weather warnings, watches, and advisory statements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere—in headlines, workplace conversations and social feeds.—
Bernardo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The repast was attended by dozens of Samir’s aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins, none of whom could tell a story about Samir without laughing at the memory of the funny, bubbly boy.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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Think of any remaining meat as getting one step ahead on a future supper.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Those looking to make some nocturnal memories will want to check out their weekend residency with NYC nightlife destination GOSPËL hosting supper-club style parties through September 6.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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