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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
His being here—scraping, sanding, painting, sitting across the table from us for dinner most nights—had been one of the joys of the past few weeks, a way of staving off the tension of moving and the sameness of the routine with the kids and the meals and the bedtime stories and all the rest.
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T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Historically, Sano was a big textile manufacturing hub in the 1930s, and ramen shops opened in order to fuel factory workers with a quick but delicious meal.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Eleven of Europe’s 12 players who will look to retain their 2023 title at Bethpage Black were playing at Wentworth’s West Course this weekend and enjoyed a meal together on Tuesday night.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Throw out expired food, and store like items together to make meal preparation more manageable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Historically, Sano was a big textile manufacturing hub in the 1930s, and ramen shops opened in order to fuel factory workers with a quick but delicious meal.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
Eleven of Europe’s 12 players who will look to retain their 2023 title at Bethpage Black were playing at Wentworth’s West Course this weekend and enjoyed a meal together on Tuesday night.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Throw out expired food, and store like items together to make meal preparation more manageable.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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Salads, ice creams and morning wellness tonics are the basis of the daytime menu at The Swim Club.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser sounds like the menu at a fancy juice bar.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The evening includes pre-dinner champagne, a six-person private dinner hosted by Tan and a private tour at Singapore's National Gallery, an art museum housed in two national monuments, according to Sotheby's.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The dinner sets the tone for Southbound 's heritage-rich but forward-looking feel, rooted in the flavors that define the state.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That could mean doing a brief power walk at lunch or filling little bouts of downtime with an isometric exercise that’s easy to do in an office or home setting.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Aman’s One Day Wellness Program includes a consultation and assessment; a 60-minute private session of your choice in either Pilates, kickboxing, yoga, personal or functional training; a 90-minute spa treatment; use of the fitness facilities and a private healthy lunch at Arva’s chef’s counter.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scott, attending a court hearing via video feed from Corcoran state prison, clasped his hands and thanked God and all involved with his release.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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Hunter made her first court appearance on Monday, appearing via a video feed from jail, where a Wake County District Court judge set her bail at $30,000.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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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 19 Sep. 2025.
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