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
Away from town, over at Villa Magnan, their restaurant, De Puta Madre, is tucked in the shady garden behind the property where meals are enjoyed under the property’s old oak trees, with meals featuring ingredients from the local farm nearby.
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Even a short walk after meals helps.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Relish Trays There is no savory snack as beloved as the relish plate, an assortment of raw and pickled vegetables typically served before a meal to perk up your appetite without filling you up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit organization, served as the sponsor for these entities, which could only receive reimbursements for the cost of meals supposedly served under the auspices of a sponsoring agency.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Even a short walk after meals helps.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Relish Trays There is no savory snack as beloved as the relish plate, an assortment of raw and pickled vegetables typically served before a meal to perk up your appetite without filling you up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit organization, served as the sponsor for these entities, which could only receive reimbursements for the cost of meals supposedly served under the auspices of a sponsoring agency.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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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
Noun
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Adam Scott dresses up for his dinner at Yamashiro in Miami on April 17.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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After a Sunday matinee last month, Christopher and I had dinner a few blocks away at a bistro his wife, dancer Jennifer Locke, recommended.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Why This Story Hits Different In a news cycle that can feel relentless, three tiny otter pups quietly doubling their weight behind the scenes at a beloved zoo is the kind of story that earns its place in your feed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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Smith positions the avenging goddess in a horror-show hall of mirrors, with a closed-circuit video feed focused on Vindicatrix’s upraised arm gesturing in oath.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 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
Noun
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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 29 Apr. 2026.
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