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as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
Windjammer Park features a sandy shoreline, calm shallow water, volleyball courts, picnic spots and a playground.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet-skiers wave, families picnic on the shore, eagles glide above green hillsides.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
One of Michigan’s first state parks, Hoeft offers four miles of trails and a Depression-era picnic shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
—Elaine Glusac, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
Windjammer Park features a sandy shoreline, calm shallow water, volleyball courts, picnic spots and a playground.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
Verb
Utilize mesh screens and tents while picnicking or camping.
—Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet-skiers wave, families picnic on the shore, eagles glide above green hillsides.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Keeping SailGP’s identical F50 catamarans, which compete head-to-head, in stable flight is hard enough on an open track, so trying to achieve constant foiling as the breeze swirls off the streets of Manhattan is much more difficult.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Keep reading for more pots and planter boxes on sale at Wayfair to make gardening a breeze.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Even though diet culture often frames snacking as a negative—an unbridled act of gluttony at best, and a sign of moral weakness at worst—reaching for an edible pick-me-up when the hunger pangs hit is the most natural thing in the world.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
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Other responses ranged from snacking on construction materials to being physically repulsed by a customer's name at work.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Set in a decaying version of New York City following a major disaster, the film centers on a visionary architect (Adam Driver) who seeks to rebuild the city as a utopia, clashing with entrenched power structures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Enjoy making this fluffy, delicious cake year-round by keeping some blueberries in your freezer.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Gumba’s: Three-course meals offered for $40 include appetizer (soup, salad, side), dessert (cannoli, cheesecake, flan, chocolate cake) and a lunch-size entree of Meat Lasagna, Tilapia over Spaghetti, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Cajun Linguine Chicken or other pasta/pizza choice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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Guests can also dine at Okta, the hotel’s restaurant, where a seasonal tasting menu is built around ingredients from the hotel’s own farm and neighbouring producers.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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With so many items to choose from, Le introduced a miniature single-serving size pho, allowing for dim sum-style family dining around a variety of dishes.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Freed from the constraints of window placement, the interior can be customized for relaxation, productivity or entertainment, ensuring passengers enjoy the journey as much as the destination.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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As godmother, Ross will partake in the ship’s naming ceremony, blessing Star of the Seas, which will take place in the ship’s AquaTheater, a venue with panoramic ocean views.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Sweeney also partook in the film, as did her SNL co-star Kevin Nealon.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
Verb
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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