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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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Then, visit the city’s crowning jewels from Chester Cathedral to its Roman amphitheatre, Chester Zoo, and leafy Grosvenor Park where families picnic under ancient trees beside the meandering River Dee.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The parkway—America’s longest linear park, with 469 miles of scenic highway—winds through Virginia and North Carolina with picnic spots, waterfalls, vistas, and views all along the way.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For that reason, most visitors bring their own food and drink and plan to picnic.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025
Then, visit the city’s crowning jewels from Chester Cathedral to its Roman amphitheatre, Chester Zoo, and leafy Grosvenor Park where families picnic under ancient trees beside the meandering River Dee.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
In addition to the playground, upgrades to Union Pacific Park will include bike and pedestrian trails, pickleball courts, basketball court repairs, a picnic area and a community garden.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
The parkway—America’s longest linear park, with 469 miles of scenic highway—winds through Virginia and North Carolina with picnic spots, waterfalls, vistas, and views all along the way.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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The neutral tones make seasonal decorating a breeze with just the addition or swap of a few items.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rodents like to snack on many bulbs, so make sure they are protected from mice.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Stop to use the restroom and have a drink or snack at the rest area.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This classic in speculative fiction describes a seeming utopia with a dark secret about the idyllic lifestyle of (almost) all of its residents.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Sep. 2025
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That said, the road to AI utopia is paved with data pipelines, integration headaches and a dev team that’s definitely going to ask for more cloud budget.—
Andrew Siemer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This jam cake combines the reminder of summer's bounty with the flavors of fall.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Cupcake insert Some cake carriers come with cupcake inserts to securely hold a batch of 12 cupcakes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In our case, the timing of the tides required us to head for port a day early, allowing for extra sightseeing time, to dine off the ship, and stretch our legs.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tanha first met Mahomes in 2018, after the player dined at Toca Madera in West Hollywood.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Krylon has chosen Matte Coffee Bean, an earthy brown that the company says signals relaxation and wellness.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Given that this is south Florida, there’s a heavy focus on wellness and relaxation, with many of the amenities playing to those who care deeply about their health and fitness.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once these colors make their appearance, many Americans partake in activities such as scenic train rides and photography to soak them in.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The most daring of the time began partaking in motorcycle hillclimbs, which became the foundation of American motorcycle competitions.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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No doubt Nelson was in trouble, but referee Robert Boyle called an end to the fight as Nelson ate some hard combinations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Making some art, eating some really good food, and then ending with a sunset at Blacks Beach.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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