picnicking

Definition of picnickingnext
present participle of picnic
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Verb
  • Serve lemonade, sweet tea, or cocktails to guests while dining outdoors.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
  • At Allora, the fine-dining Italian restaurant in East Sacramento, chef Deneb Williams begins his entire process with vegetables.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Hennessy said that eating too much of any nutrient risks causing unwanted side effects.
    Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
  • That means intentional slow breathing, a hot bath, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals.
    Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In the lead-up to the matchup in Detroit, the ESPN broadcast shared a live shot of members of the Magic partaking in some pre-game antics.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The dirt eating was widespread, with males and females from different groups of monkeys partaking during multiple times of the year, and was generally associated with areas where there were more tourists.
    Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Historic ʻauwai irrigation channels run through the property, feeding a series of reflecting pools that cascade down toward Nuʻuanu Stream.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Their role is also so important in feeding the red-hot front four of Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, Antoine Semenyo and Erling Haaland.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The State Land Board closely monitors drought conditions and manages grazing on a case-by-case basis in coordination with lessees, spokeswoman Emily Barbo said in email.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
  • While no young tree is off-limits, young citrus trees have thorns that also deter deer from grazing.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In October 2025, a TikTok user posted a video of a gray squirrel nibbling on the mouth end of a vape device in Philadelphia.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Their livestock wander about us, enormous antlers swinging, hooves clicking — the sound helps them to find each other in a blizzard — and occasionally nibbling lichen from Aatsinki’s outstretched hand.
    Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Or perhaps simple pleasures such as noshing on a pastry with a hot cup of stimulation will do.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Whether for noshing in their natural, juicy and delicious form, or for turning into any number of tasty dishes—applesauce, apple pie, apple butter, and so many more—apples are a relatively inexpensive fruit that typically have a decent shelf life and convenience factor that’s hard to beat.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Gatorade is also refreshing its labels and messaging — to ensure consumers know the attributes of each product — as part of its Gatorade Advanced Hydration System.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The changes come as industry profit leader Delta and other airlines are refreshing their cabins, adding more expensive — and profitable — premium seats as wealthier customers continue to drive results.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Picnicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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