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
Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
During picnics, cover foods and drinks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 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
Sunset picnics stretch for hours, multigenerational families claiming the same patch of sand summer after summer.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Great for outdoor concerts, picnics, and beach getaways alike, this essential deserves a spot in your 2026 summer packing list.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Don’t forget to plan stops, such as lunch, roadside picnics and quick bathroom breaks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Noun
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
During picnics, cover foods and drinks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 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
Sunset picnics stretch for hours, multigenerational families claiming the same patch of sand summer after summer.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Great for outdoor concerts, picnics, and beach getaways alike, this essential deserves a spot in your 2026 summer packing list.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Don’t forget to plan stops, such as lunch, roadside picnics and quick bathroom breaks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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After a hot Friday that will push Sacramento into the low 90s, temperatures are expected to gradually cool through Monday as stronger Delta breezes and onshore winds bring more comfortable conditions to the Valley, foothills and Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Florida's coastline is home to more than white sandy beaches and cool breezes.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Perkins, who works out of her home kitchen, got her start baking cakes for friends and has since made them for an array of celebrity clients including Tunde Adebimpe (frontman for the band TV on the Radio), Japanese American singer Mitski and British singer Suki Waterhouse.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Made-to-order cakes are also available, but may cost more based on frosting and decoration choices.—
Eva Flowe
May 18,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 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
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Reservation systems, walk-in strategies and cash-only policies shape who eats where, and that exclusivity is exactly what draws the celebrity crowd.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Inflation eats away at the value of your dollar.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 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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But racist comments began to appear on social media feeds soon after FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X the case against Wang.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Add Compost Annually An annual application of compost in spring or fall refreshes the health and nutrient load of garden beds and improves soil structure over time.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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The South Carolina rapper refreshes a throwback beat with a really sticky hook.—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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