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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The simple graham cracker crust and tangy cream cheese filling make a light, portable, make-ahead dessert that's great for potlucks and picnics.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Castle Rock park itself is also a destination for group and family picnics and games, with basketball and volleyball courts and a softball field.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Memorial Day will start sunny and hot but a chance of afternoon showers could dampen holiday picnics and other outdoor activities.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Respect for veterans The squad members also organize summer picnics, holiday parties and a fundraiser every year, Padgen said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
All the picnics, potlucks, and parties, of course!
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
Folding chairs, lawn blankets and picnics welcome.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026
Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Noun
Perfect for picnics and porch parties alike.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The simple graham cracker crust and tangy cream cheese filling make a light, portable, make-ahead dessert that's great for potlucks and picnics.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Castle Rock park itself is also a destination for group and family picnics and games, with basketball and volleyball courts and a softball field.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Memorial Day will start sunny and hot but a chance of afternoon showers could dampen holiday picnics and other outdoor activities.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
Respect for veterans The squad members also organize summer picnics, holiday parties and a fundraiser every year, Padgen said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
All the picnics, potlucks, and parties, of course!
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
Folding chairs, lawn blankets and picnics welcome.
—Michael Deeds
updated May 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026
Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.
—Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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When the sliding doors are open, cross breezes flow easily from here to the pool area.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel doesn't just have an impressive art collection, but an actual art gallery, as well as a flower shop and patisserie offering signature seasonal macarons, cakes and chocolates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Immersive experiences like Meow Wolf, Activate Games, or the Sphere in Las Vegas are also encroaching, offering visitors something truly novel (no offense to funnel cakes).—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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His gas bill eats half of that.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The painting is assumed to depict the Greek myth of a Titan who eats his own offspring, terrified that one of his children will overthrow him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Who fares better in the battle of the big men between Towns and all-world Spurs center Victor Wembanyama could very well decide which team wins the championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Clients hit a few balls in front of a launch monitor — a device that measures the physical data of a golf shot and club swing, and then feeds the findings in real time through an algorithm to generate club recommendations.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This river feeds local agriculture, supporting crops across the wider Maize Triangle region, a major agricultural area in the country.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Baptism fits right into that philosophy as a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser that refreshes skin without disrupting the barrier.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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