1
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
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Utilize mesh screens and tents while picnicking or camping.
—Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
After the picnic, pop them in your dishwasher's top rack for easy cleanup.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Noun
And with spring finally here, white jean outfits are perfectly suited for commutes to-and-from the office, afternoons spent picnicking in the park, and festive post-work soirées.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Utilize mesh screens and tents while picnicking or camping.
—Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
There will also be a Juneteenth Community Celebration at Franklin Park (Shattuck picnic area) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 19 June 2025
After the picnic, pop them in your dishwasher's top rack for easy cleanup.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Keep scrolling to find more totes, crossbody bags, and wallet phone cases under $60 at Amazon that will make your summer travels a breeze..—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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The recipes are broken down clearly, with numbered steps, photos, and bolded ingredients that make skimming a breeze.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Food trucks outside serve customers or many patrons bring a picnic lunch or dinner to snack on.—
Em Sauter,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Mindless eating and overeating can also be a risk, since people tend to snack for reasons other than hunger at night, including out of habit and boredom.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Musk, Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg are all fans of Iain Banks’s Culture series, which imagines a post-scarcity socialist utopia where all of our measly 21st-century problems have been solved by technological advancement.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
21 June 2025
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But as three generations of the beautiful, distinguished Sinclair family converge on their private summer utopia, no one is talking – not even The Liars, Cadence's childhood best friends.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Though a box cake, icing and some red and blue sprinkles will do the trick, recipes from the Salted Sweets or the Pioneer Woman make for an easy way to show your patriotism.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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The recipe, a simple ricotta cake (libum), which is an ancient Roman dessert.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Both Mahomes and Kelce dined at other Noble 33 concepts.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2025
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The duo dined together, and at one point during the evening, Gerber was photographed holding onto Lewis' arm.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Named one of 2025’s best places to retire, this is a destination that’s all about relaxation—lounging on the beach, golfing, taking a leisurely bike ride, or immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Huntington Beach State Park, which sits directly to the north.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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Try the herbal sauna, Himalayan salt stone sauna, special experience shower, and heated relaxation lounge chairs before–and after–a treatment.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Reading it the right way, Willy taught me, is to partake in Joyce’s pleasure, to share it.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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Though Brody shows the following morning, the damage is done in more ways than one: the audience later finds out that Mirren witnessed Bess and Dan partaking in the affair, which leads to tension and tumult between the mother and daughter, and eventually the Sinclairs at large.—
Alyssa Davis,
People.com,
19 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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