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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
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Joyland, featuring swimming, waterslides, a dance hall, dock-and-picnic area, opens on Lake Ivanhoe in what would become the College Park neighborhood of Orlando.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
At the earliest state fairs, attendees picnicked on the lawns with their own food.
—Jess Eng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Perfect for an outdoor concert or picnic date.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Joyland, featuring swimming, waterslides, a dance hall, dock-and-picnic area, opens on Lake Ivanhoe in what would become the College Park neighborhood of Orlando.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Spend an afternoon exploring vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail; Kontokosta Winery in Greenpoint is the North Fork’s only waterfront winery, and Borghese Vineyard and Winery is the region’s oldest vineyard and a lovely place to picnic.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
At the earliest state fairs, attendees picnicked on the lawns with their own food.
—Jess Eng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
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Wednesday is forecast to see stronger wind gusts, with a maximum of 29 miles per hour, before the breezes get gentler.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Its waterproof material not only stands up to spills and unpredictable weather, but also makes cleanup a breeze.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But perhaps even more importantly, chocolate chips should taste delicious to snack on throughout the baking process.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to one source, Buffalo chicken dip is the most popular Super Bowl snack in 31 states.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Or is there something really amiss in this paradise?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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And while the visions of uncannily artificial paradise might recall Rousseau, or the curvy, geometrically rounded bodies suggest the work of Colombian Fernando Botero, Angulo’s young women appear more self-aware and self-assertive than the subjects of either of those artists.—
Benjamin Lima,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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In fact, Smith will emcee the event, which includes a ceremonial cake-cutting and recognition of local groups with more than a century of history in the community.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Set across chef Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the venue includes an Omega Café by Cracco on the ground floor with private lounges and dining rooms above for live event screenings.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And don’t forget to fit in at least one to two days a week of rest or active recovery (with low-intensity movement, like yoga or a gentle walk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The relationship between royalty and the Olympics is close and long-standing, with many monarchy members partaking in the competition with varying degrees of success.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
5 Feb. 2026
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Homeschool families can also partake.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film can be a bit whiplash-inducing, as we’re forced to watch serious people make intelligent cases that humanity will be wiped from the planet within 20 years and that a literal utopia could be on the horizon.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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But while Musk was outlining this utopia, Autodesk was laying off 1,000 employees, betting on AI to automate their jobs.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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