picnicking

Definition of picnickingnext
present participle of picnic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnicking
Verb
  • There’s a wide array of restaurants and bars, from the fine-dining Carolina to Sea Breeze for fish tacos and ceviche to the Avocado Vegan Bar.
    Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Shops and dining downtown are a short drive.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • How to make even healthy eating affordable One way to make more expensive items like meat and seafood more affordable is to buy them in bulk.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • They can also be used for pancakes, burgers, or even hash browns to make homemade breakfasts feel more like eating at your favorite neighborhood café.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In Aquarius, Mercury is intellectually stimulating, like partaking in clever banter and cerebral conversations that quench your curiosity.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
  • This Fuzzy Hygge coloring book, $10, is filled with blank coloring pages featuring adorable furry pals partaking in cozy activities, like curling up in front of a fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • For he had been given the task of coordinating the fishermen in charge of feeding the prospectors.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Reduced federal spending on health care and feeding programs for the needy stand to increase the pressure.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Khloé Kardashian ditched her bob for a waist-grazing party ponytail.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Cardozo added that all milking operations have ceased, and some beef and non-lactating dairy cattle are still grazing.
    Richard Halstead, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The water is brackish and refreshingly cold, with darting fish nibbling at dangling feet.
    Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Setting traps and baits eradicates or, at least, discourages these pests from tunneling through your garden and nibbling roots to damage perennials and shrubs.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Alternatively, pack into a sandwich bag or tupperware, for effortless noshing on-the-go.
    Laura Solla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Recharging your dryer balls helps remove detergent residue, while also softening, firming, and refreshing the wool’s natural oils.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
  • Tips for decluttering catch-all spaces and refreshing the pantry (and your wardrobe) reduce stress immediately.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Picnicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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