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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
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Wrap in wax paper for a picnic or serve immediately topped with powdered sugar for a warm, crispy, peachy dessert.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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Noun
Pack a picnic lunch or grab one of the city's best lobster rolls from Bite Into Maine, a food truck in the park.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Wrap in wax paper for a picnic or serve immediately topped with powdered sugar for a warm, crispy, peachy dessert.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Verb
And going out to picnic and just slowing down and getting lost in time with people outside is the best thing.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Its beaches, such as Playa Alicia and Playa Dorada, are perfect for sun and sea lovers, while its proximity to Cabarete, a surfer's paradise, makes this locale even more attractive.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Suites are converted into a FIFA fan's paradise with new signage of soccer superstars.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Eco effort As mentioned above, the property is designed to take maximum advantage of the environment, from the marine breeze to natural light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Family members dropped by basically unannounced on random weekdays after work or weekend afternoons to sit around our table, share a few drinks and snack on some bites.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Garden intruders that may want to snack on your sunflowers.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The decision to postpone the shows was made after Stewart visited the Colorado Voice Clinic on Monday and was prescribed vocal rest, according to a statement from show promoter Live Nation.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
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This retro cake recipe from the 1970s is apparently that good.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Every seat at Clark’s Oyster Bar looks to be splurging on seafood towers followed by crab cakes and lobster rolls.—
Chadner Navarro,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Verb
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So the big homies would be dining at 9.—
Eddie Huang,
Curbed,
21 Aug. 2025
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Taylor sometimes went to dine at such places twice a day.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Our lovers meditate at length on utopia, and have lively arguments about the practicalities of Marxism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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Tech leaders are split on whether AI will bring about a jobs armageddon or a utopia of zero work and universal high income.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
2 Dec. 2025
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Both defendants surrendered their passports, agreed to travel limitations, be tested for substances and not partake in gambling, among other bond conditions.—
Cara Tabachnick,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Things such as hugging people, going outside, taking a hot shower and being around people are all tasks Cailin cannot partake in.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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