picnicking

Definition of picnickingnext
present participle of picnic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnicking
Verb
  • Festive Accents Holiday accents and decor, such as bowls, extra candles, and sculptural objects, can pile up on entryway tables and dining consoles during the holidays.
    Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • While about 10% of adults worldwide report bloating, fatigue or gut pain after eating foods containing gluten, only 16% to 30% of those cases show true gluten-specific reactions, the paper found.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • While that helps some of us love and others loathe tastes like super-dark chocolate or black coffee, the evolutionary purpose of these receptors is to keep us from eating things that could harm or kill us.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Throughout those seasons, Benedict was the aloof middle brother, too busy drinking too much and partaking in gender-indiscriminate dalliances to want to settle down.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Here, the love planet is in its fullest expression when partaking in acts of service and prioritizing quality over quantity.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Later that decade, alarm bells started going off within the CIA and FBI over the arrest and execution of numerous double agents feeding secrets to the United States.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Pats might be wise to begin feeding him on early downs before defenses, like the Dolphins' and Buffalo's before them, can send double-teams on third-and-long.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Keep your eyes peeled for wild horses grazing along the ridgelines.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The strongest sustained wind speed in the Atlantic on record occurred in 1980’s Hurricane Allen, which hit 190 mph, nearly grazing the researchers’ suggested Category 6.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most of them spend a decent chunk of time nibbling on beetles, moths, mosquitoes, and the like.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Fabulous house, wonderful food, 30 companies trolling for dough, a raft of others nibbling and drinking.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
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
  • The spray boasts of refreshing the scalp by breaking down buildup and dead skin without having to do a full rinse.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Journeys is doubling down on refreshing its merchandise mix as part of a larger turnaround strategy — and Nike is a key part of the strategy.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Picnicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicking. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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