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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
Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
This return trip was no picnic.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 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
At Le Mura in Tropea, savor a pizza with a side of views, or hit Delizie Vaticane for picnic essentials like cheese, salumi, and mousse di cipolla (a salty-sweet spread made of the regional onion) to nosh on at Spiaggia della Contura, the town's less-crowded beach.
—Lee Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2026
This return trip was no picnic.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 May 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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Over the next few days, ocean breezes will die down and the beaches will heat up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The rain should begin to taper off sometime midday Monday or Monday afternoon followed by clearing skies and a cooler breeze Monday evening into Tuesday.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Pistachio nuts are also a favorite go-to snack.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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No matter the occasion, weeknight or family gathering, there was always something to snack on.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Noun
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But their apparent domestic paradise was thrown into disarray when Betty began to suspect her husband was having an affair with his younger office assistant, Linda Kolkena.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Mauritius looks like paradise to many—and its government can afford to be picky about the people who want to make the island their home.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Friday, May 15, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Your next batch of cookies (and cakes, and brownies) will thank you.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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Guests can partake in different activities, ranging from a dedicated LEGO Family Zone to roller skating, bumper cars and wellness sessions led by professional coaches.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Initially a beachy utopia where the children run free among nature, things become increasingly savage as help appears to be ever further away.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Just about 60 years later, artists Judy Chicago and Miriam Schapiro—alongside a group of their students—brought one vision of feminist utopia into the real world.—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
3 May 2026
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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