picnicking

Definition of picnickingnext
present participle of picnic
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Verb
  • Wakefield was dining with his family in the outdoor patio area at the restaurant.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
  • Eagle, a real estate executive, was dining at Reata on the top floor of the 35-story Bank One Tower when the tornado hit.
    Brayden Garcia May 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The only other people in the restaurant were two of Magyar’s aides and Miklós, his son, who sat at a nearby table eating burrata.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
  • Some health experts note, however, that these forms may provide less fiber and fewer benefits than eating the whole vegetable.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Following the presidential order, the White House hosted a field day with professional athletes and young children partaking in athletic activities outside.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Workers move inside the units quickly, sorting the scraps by color and fabric, feeding a system designed to keep up with the pace of global consumption.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
  • One of the highlights comes off Sumbawa, where local fishing platforms known as bagans attract whale sharks feeding near the surface with small shrimp called ebi.
    Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Betye Saar practically levitates into the room wearing a Max Mara jacket that resembles a bird’s plumage, with a butter-yellow silk Dior dress grazing the ground behind her and a cane in her hand.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • For one, switching from sheep grazing to the more passive business of leasing land would have put the fate of his income in the hands of an outsider.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • The strong aroma of onions repels many garden pests and can keep deer and rabbits from nibbling on your bell peppers.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
  • Sip the famous Pseudo Sue IPA, or sample exploratory and seasonal beers while nibbling on pub favorites like cheese curds.
    Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 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
  • Or your bulbs may have been eaten by rodents— especially voles, which are herbivores that adore noshing on many types of bulbs.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ballet flats, loafers, Mary Janes, and yes, even heels, are perfect for refreshing this athleisure trend.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 May 2026
  • His research is showing promise in rejuvenating tissue and reversing aging in mice by refreshing their blood plasma.
    John Ramos, CBS News, 3 May 2026
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“Picnicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnicking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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