as in breezes
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnics
Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Fresh produce and picnics are the perfect excuse to get into baking, smoothies, and more seasonal dishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For most people, the arrival of spring and summer means picnics, beach trips and other fun in the sun.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy massages, picnics around Lake Arabella, and pick-up a s’mores roasting kit to use at the firepit.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Nearby, wineries are set among picturesque rolling hills, with many offering outdoor areas for picnics.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Live Oak Park and the Ulistac Natural Area provide opportunities for picnics, leisurely walks, or simply letting children burn off energy in a natural setting.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Meliora is spring showers, garden picnics, and butterflies from a crush, bottled.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
And just in time for spring and summer picnics, beach trips and hiking, the brand is back with the Vitalize collection.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Initially the food of immigrants, the humble combination of a frank wrapped in a bun became part of the country’s cultural fabric, a staple at picnics, baseball stadiums, barbecues and fairs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Fresh produce and picnics are the perfect excuse to get into baking, smoothies, and more seasonal dishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
For most people, the arrival of spring and summer means picnics, beach trips and other fun in the sun.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Guests can also enjoy massages, picnics around Lake Arabella, and pick-up a s’mores roasting kit to use at the firepit.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Nearby, wineries are set among picturesque rolling hills, with many offering outdoor areas for picnics.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Live Oak Park and the Ulistac Natural Area provide opportunities for picnics, leisurely walks, or simply letting children burn off energy in a natural setting.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Meliora is spring showers, garden picnics, and butterflies from a crush, bottled.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
And just in time for spring and summer picnics, beach trips and hiking, the brand is back with the Vitalize collection.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s to low 80s in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies and balmy breezes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Holiday dinners, birthday cakes and seasonal treats bring people together.—
Sundeep Venkatesan,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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Guests can enjoy Italian salumi and cheeses, caprese and caesar salads, Maryland crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, live omelettes and frittatas, penne vodka, Chef Carla’s signature meatballs, crispy-skin Atlantic salmon, and classic desserts like Italian ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Busy Philipps partakes in a Zumba class in New York City over the weekend.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Complimentary valet is available for anyone who dines at Toro Toro before or after a screening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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Anthony says one set of regulars, a Texas family with their own plane, flies into the nearby airport, dines, and then heads home.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And this thing called artificial intelligence shows up and eats your lunch.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Seeing a former flame with someone else brings out a jealous bitterness that eats at Lou, which is hard not to relate to as a millennial audience member with a heart.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But in terms of where his ultimate legacy winds up, a lot will depend on how the company fares in the years to come.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hopefully this robot fares better than HitchBOT.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Security feeds and traffic cameras have helped guide some of the most audacious targeted killings in modern history.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Why This Matters Beyond Marine Biology This work feeds directly into two larger initiatives.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People with mature skin will also appreciate the subtle, cooling finish that instantly refreshes your complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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The museum refreshes its spring exhibit annually (usually April), incorporating items on loan by Swift'.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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