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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
In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Being part of the roti-making process connects travelers to generations of Caribbean cooks and their stories, giving context and meaning to what might otherwise be just a meal.
—Essence, 11 Oct. 2025
Gourmet meals are served in two dining cars, where passengers can enjoy drinks, music and performances by local artists.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Don’t-complain, just-eat-your-meal type people.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Being part of the roti-making process connects travelers to generations of Caribbean cooks and their stories, giving context and meaning to what might otherwise be just a meal.
—Essence, 11 Oct. 2025
Gourmet meals are served in two dining cars, where passengers can enjoy drinks, music and performances by local artists.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Don’t-complain, just-eat-your-meal type people.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
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In addition to the menu items, Starbucks will also be selling exclusive Hello Kitty merchandise, including a plush, mug, and stainless steel cups.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The analyst also pointed to remodeling efforts, a return to net unit growth alongside potentially readding broilers to kitchens the improve the execution of certain core menu dishes.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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Presented by Capital One, the collaboration dinner with Chef Amosu and Oyediran took place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation at New York City’s Pier 57 on September 30th, 2025.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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Eating salmon for breakfast or dinner, or with certain types of foods, may enhance omega-3 fatty acid benefits.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Golf event includes breakfast, open bar at the clubhouse, lunch and awards ceremony.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The men hunted a little farther, stopped to eat lunch, then decided to investigate a small hill before turning back to drag out their deer.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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Trocheck failed to tie him up, allowing Malkin to pounce on the loose puck and get off a quick feed to Justin Brazeau, who was all alone in front of the Rangers’ net after Alexis Lafrenière got caught puck-watching rather than staying with the nearest man.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Goals can change, and families may need or want to exclusively formula feed from the start.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
8 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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In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
10 Oct. 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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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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