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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
There's a good reason potato salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, or really any gathering in the South.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for its vibrant color, refreshing sweetness and crisp, juicy texture, watermelon is a warm-weather favorite that shows up at picnics, barbecues and beach days across the country.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The community includes a clubhouse, courtyard for barbecues and picnics, fitness center, pet area, playground and laundry facilities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Its dressy look will work for all sorts of spring and summer occasions like graduation parties, baby showers, and picnics.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs.
—Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Gingham is the ultimate European-summer print, and this playful shorts set is perfect for picnics by the Eiffel Tower or, better yet, along the Canal Saint Martin or in the Buttes Chaumont Park, which are less thronged by tourists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran decried the strike on the bridge, which also injured 95 people celebrating Nature Day, when Iranians gather for picnics and other celebrations outdoors on the last day of Nowruz, the Persian new year.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Depending on the season (the camp opens from May through December, when temperatures are pleasant), days fill with picnics in the mountains, visits to Buddhist festivals, or merit-making ceremonies at nearby temples and shrines.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
There's a good reason potato salad is a staple at potlucks, picnics, or really any gathering in the South.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Known for its vibrant color, refreshing sweetness and crisp, juicy texture, watermelon is a warm-weather favorite that shows up at picnics, barbecues and beach days across the country.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
The community includes a clubhouse, courtyard for barbecues and picnics, fitness center, pet area, playground and laundry facilities.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Its dressy look will work for all sorts of spring and summer occasions like graduation parties, baby showers, and picnics.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs.
—Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Gingham is the ultimate European-summer print, and this playful shorts set is perfect for picnics by the Eiffel Tower or, better yet, along the Canal Saint Martin or in the Buttes Chaumont Park, which are less thronged by tourists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran decried the strike on the bridge, which also injured 95 people celebrating Nature Day, when Iranians gather for picnics and other celebrations outdoors on the last day of Nowruz, the Persian new year.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Dozens of wildfires keep burning in Georgia and Florida, with weekend breezes and low humidity expected to extend dangerous conditions.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Just off the lobby, Feuillage is the spot for teas, coffees and jewel-like cakes, from macarons filled with fresh raspberries and cream, to lemon tarts topped with a shimmer of gold leaf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s a love and appreciation of Maryland that goes beyond crab cakes and football; this is a place rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 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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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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Mason only eats a very limited diet, probably about 12 things.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even if Engram fares better in his second season with the Broncos, the club needs a young playmaker at the position.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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Critically, each feeding polyp sends its food to a common digestive system, so the entire colony feeds as one unified organism.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those feeding polyps have tentacles and stinging cells that trap plankton, then send food to a common digestive system so the entire colony feeds as one.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Recharge Gel Cream is an ultra-hydrating gel cream moisturizer with a waterburst texture that instantly refreshes and visibly plumps, smooths, and improves radiance, clinically proven to prevent water loss and boost skin barrier.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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