picnicked

Definition of picnickednext
past tense of picnic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnicked
Verb
  • But if your prerequisites for a dreamy getaway entail an intimate enclave where famous artists once dined and stayed, all roads lead to La Colombe d’Or.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Three of us dined here last week, the day after the restaurant briefly closed because of ICE activity.
    Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Meghan Markle partook in a new social media trend on Friday, January 16.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Also in the Update portion of the night, Michael Che and Colin Jost partook in a one-sided joke swap.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Senior guard Sam Kelly then made a steal, and Walker again fed Zitko, who scored inside to complete an opening 14-0 run by the Huskies.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Other concerns are that power-hungry data centers fed by natural gas generators can hurt air quality, consume water and intensify climate damage.
    Conor Harrison, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • His 18-month-old son, Jhacari Monroe, was grazed in the leg.
    Emerson Clarridge Updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The total number of shooting victims at the child’s birthday party increased to 17 after authorities learned of two men who were grazed by bullets.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The renovation also includes five new guest rooms created by repurposing existing buildings, while the remaining 16 accommodations were fully refreshed.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Adenosine and collagen smooth and boost elasticity, giving tired eyes a lifted, refreshed look.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the evening, guests noshed on catfish nuggets, lamb kabobs with curry vinaigrette, and, my personal favorite, a doughnut with a halva and whisky caramel glaze.
    Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.
    Garrett Haake, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Orange-and-white clown fish peered from rust-red anemones; neon-green parrotfish nibbled at bubblegum-pink brain coral.
    Susan Casey, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
  • The two leopards chased each other through the leaves and even nibbled on a few.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Picnicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicked. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on picnicked

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!