picnicking

Definition of picnickingnext
present participle of picnic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnicking
Verb
  • For rooms that are going to see heavy foot traffic, like living rooms, hallways, and dining rooms, solid wood is a better option.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Accessibility and Sustainability Mohonk Mountain House has accessible entrances, routes, and dining rooms, as well as ADA-compliant guest rooms.
    Angela Lian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
  • It was directed by that Michael Bay, and in it, an Alexander Hamilton super-fan is eating a peanut butter sandwich when his phone rings.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps unknowingly, the star was partaking in a fashion tradition set by the dames of Cortina long ago.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Customers partaking in the omakase experience were seated beside others who were spending much less on a la carte items, and the conversation flowed as easily as Cho’s cocktails.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In the meantime, the retreat from the potential ban on feeding doesn’t fix the friction over the cats Dieppa and other volunteers are feeding around the Kendall Lowe’s.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
  • This slow cooker chili is the perfect go-to for cozy family dinners or feeding a hungry crowd at a gathering, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • According to The Athletic, video replay of the incident did show Homan’s finger grazing the rock.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Our fellow guests were all seated at garden tables, nibbling sandwiches cut into little triangles and sipping from fancy teacups.
    Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
  • This is an inexpensive and simple way to deter nibbling animals.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Visit the Dublin Castle, look at the 9th-century manuscript of the Book of Kells at Trinity College, before noshing down some fish and chips for dinner.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Later, back on land, the couple dined at a table overlooking the Miami River, noshing on Greek fare and dancing until late night.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • From cheery floral prints to cozy sweater dresses and flattering bodycons, Amazon is a one-stop shop for refreshing your spring travel wardrobe.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • While Pine-Sol no longer contains pine oil, its legacy lives on as the best-selling all-purpose cleaning product on Amazon, refreshing everything from countertops and appliances to showers, tubs, and sinks.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Picnicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.

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