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as in tables
a list of foods served at or available for a meal
the menu at the fancy restaurant listed many dishes that I had never heard of
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
checked the menu of available books
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as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
a nine-course menu that consisted of pocket-size portions of the chef's specialties
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Recent Examples of menus
The new offerings will appear on menus starting in May, while the fast-food giant will also introduce energy drinks later this year, a spokesperson told CBS News.
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
These menus feature a singular cuisine influenced by the city’s the culinary resilience of those who cook and eat it.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Hotel Daphne, which despite its reputation as a boutique property is actually owned by Hyatt, requires Hypsi to open for three meals every day, along with menus for in-room dining and private events.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The experience, menus, and storyline vary among venues.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The champions put a great deal of thought into their menus, but the meal doesn’t always go to plan.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Both menus also come with special wellness sections for health-minded travelers, listing calorie and allergen content from dishes teeming with local produce and proteins in their purest forms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
While some restaurants have brought back paper menus for accessibility many have stuck with QR systems, often expanding them into full ordering and payment platforms.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
These menus feature a singular cuisine influenced by the city’s the culinary resilience of those who cook and eat it.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Hotel Daphne, which despite its reputation as a boutique property is actually owned by Hyatt, requires Hypsi to open for three meals every day, along with menus for in-room dining and private events.
—Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The experience, menus, and storyline vary among venues.
—Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026
The champions put a great deal of thought into their menus, but the meal doesn’t always go to plan.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Both menus also come with special wellness sections for health-minded travelers, listing calorie and allergen content from dishes teeming with local produce and proteins in their purest forms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menus
Noun
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The rooms All 160 rooms and suites are beautifully, classically decorated, with herringbone hardwood floors, polished marble bedside tables, and lots of fresh white linen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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For Zach Harris, a 26-year-old North Center resident who stopped by vendor tables while biking home from work, the occasion served as an opportunity to engage with like-minded advocates of community solar energy.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sync calendars from Apple, Google, and Outlook into a unified view, and personalize your home screen with shortcuts, lists, time and weather.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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That forced him to adjust his shooting process, relying on longer takes and shorter shot lists to maximize everyone’s time to experiment.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Transform everyday meals into flavorful creations with Gustus Vitae seasoning sets.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the kitchen, as well as using vegetables grown in the garden or nearby, the hotel has adopted Meat Free Monday to encourage guests to order vegetarian meals at least once a week.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the final days of the war, the Nazis sought to destroy the party’s vast collection of membership cards but they were saved at the last minute and later handed to the Americans.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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The receipts did not include other personal information, such as the middle digits of the users’ cards, the cards’ expiration dates, or the users’ addresses.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Before, Hong Kong’s success was all about secondary listings.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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From residences that date back to the 19th century to more modern dwellings, these listings capture Southern living at its best.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These foodie tours dive deeper into the cuisines of each region, with hands-on experiences and a look at the local food culture from sourcing to preparation to table.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The aesthetics for every vendor vary to subtly evoke landscapes or cuisines or moods.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Menus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menus. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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