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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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia picnic is set for May 30-31 and will be headlined by JAŸ-Z and Erykah Badu.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 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
Known for its vibrant color, refreshing sweetness and crisp, juicy texture, watermelon is a warm-weather favorite that shows up at picnics, barbecues and beach days across the country.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia picnic is set for May 30-31 and will be headlined by JAŸ-Z and Erykah Badu.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rarely is picnicking so decadent or – after climbing the equivalent of 100 floors or more – so gratefully received.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 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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The combination of hot temperatures, falling humidity levels, and a gusty breeze.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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His touch swift and light—like a breeze has found its way through the window cracks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The scent even repels some larger animals that may like to snack on your plants, according to Accime.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna, and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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UnCruise offers energetic travelers a way to explore this tropical paradise.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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And yet, Steubenville has also quietly emerged as a paradise for big Catholic families.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cookbook writer Ellen Morrissey has a side hustle as a custom-cake baker and a knack for meeting exacting standards.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
16 Apr. 2026
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Friday, April 17, Birthday Lunch, Oven Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, peas, whole grain bread, peaches, cake, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Noma Projects launched in 2022 as an offshoot of the world-famous restaurant, offering the fine-dining juggernaut’s small-batch hot sauces, coffees, vinegars and other products for home cooking.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the remaining time, they are expected to stay on call, often without rest, ready to care for vulnerable New Yorkers.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This means rest could be misclassified as sleep in some cases.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are other teams in the NBA that would simply refuse to partake in such behavior.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The study analyzed data from more than 4,200 Brazilian teens and their guardians, finding that parents' drinking habits are a leading predictor of whether their teenagers will partake in alcohol or drugs.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The utopia was temporary, its beauty and its small victories whittled away by the scythe of inaction.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Moursi traces the notion of islands as utopias to Plato’s description of Atlantis, written around 360 BCE.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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