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
West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Have a picnic or just enjoy the day at the outdoor Momentary Green from 10am-6pm Sunday.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 8 May 2025
Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
The Bowl lineup has plenty of headliners to picnic with, including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Charlie Wilson, the Alabama Shakes, Rick Springfield and Diana Ross.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Better yet, bring a picnic, a blanket, and absolutely no agenda.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Have a picnic or just enjoy the day at the outdoor Momentary Green from 10am-6pm Sunday.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 8 May 2025
Verb
Jet-skiers wave, families picnic on the shore, eagles glide above green hillsides.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
The Bowl lineup has plenty of headliners to picnic with, including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Charlie Wilson, the Alabama Shakes, Rick Springfield and Diana Ross.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Without a wire to handle or restrict you to the nearest power outlet, the cordless vacuum is a breeze to maneuver.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is a red flag, snapping in the ideological breeze.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The vibrant spirit of the island is also extant across the property’s three new restaurants and bars, like the panoramic terrace bar ideal for sipping sundowners and snacking on crudo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
13 May 2025
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Some people like to snack on them raw, while others add them to their favorite meals.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
Noun
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History shows us that promises of utopia are dangerous.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The anticipation of a world grown stale, the rot of what America had left behind ever ready to encroach, was of a piece with the puritan hunger for utopia.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The cake pop features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolatey icing and finished with a summer strawberry design.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Starbucks released their limited-time menu for summer 2025 and there is one item that is the star of the show—a new cake pop flavor that fuses sweet summer flavor with childhood nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
Verb
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For fusion fare, dine at Best Friend, spotlighting Roy Choi’s inventive dishes like kimchi carbonara, Kogi short rib tacos, and out-of-this-world Medjool date cake.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2025
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Outdoor seating on Georgia Avenue, between Wood's Chapel Barbecue and How Crispy Express, is perfect for dining al fresco with a dog.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Its surface mimics the feeling of a masseuse’s fingers, leading to faster recovery and deeper post-workout relaxation.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
Verb
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In a statement to CBS News, Contreras further noted that the small size of the interior rooms — which could only hold a few people at a time — could indicate that drug use was used to reinforce social hierarchy, and that perhaps only an elite class was allowed to partake.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Imagine partaking in a colossal outdoor communal dinner in Siena.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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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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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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