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
Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and lawn chairs to watch the drone show, or buy food from K&C Concessions, The Food Spot and Pizza 51.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
During picnics, cover foods and drinks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
There are also monthly lunch and dinners at restaurants, potluck picnics and dinner/dance parties with live music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
All presidents invite family members and friends, lawmakers and political allies, donors and business leaders and others to the White House for reasons that range from bill signings and policy announcements to picnics and lavish state dinners.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
But nowadays the only drills involve morning yoga and afternoon picnics.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.
—Sophie-Claire Hoeller, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
Guests are welcome to bring their own picnics and lawn chairs to watch the drone show, or buy food from K&C Concessions, The Food Spot and Pizza 51.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
During picnics, cover foods and drinks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
There are also monthly lunch and dinners at restaurants, potluck picnics and dinner/dance parties with live music.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
All presidents invite family members and friends, lawmakers and political allies, donors and business leaders and others to the White House for reasons that range from bill signings and policy announcements to picnics and lavish state dinners.
—Chris Megerian, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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But Buellton benefits from ocean breezes through the Transverse Ranges, giving the town a near-Mediterranean climate.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Think endless beaches, warm breezes, swaying palm trees, and sunny skies.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lemonade cakes are a dime a dozen, but this is one of the greats.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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After New York helped the ladies decorate their cakes for the next 120 seconds, Dan ultimately eliminated one of them in pursuit of the prize.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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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As Thursday’s episode opens, Carrie dines alone at a futuristic Asian restaurant with robot waiters whizzing past.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the bad ending, Fettel takes her child and eats her to absorb her power.—
Will Borger,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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In an average week, a SNAP beneficiary eats seven cans of food, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The show fares better with the Irvine clan, which in addition to Milo, Marissa and Peter includes Peter’s sister, Lia (Abby Elliott), a recovering drug addict, and their brother, Brian (Daniel Monks), a disabled day trader.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Nov. 2025
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Farrell fares a bit better in the picture’s more intimate scenes, where his anxious, conflicted demeanor makes more sense.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the cast was working on the historical drama overseas, major political headlines dominated feeds back in the States.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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My custom system [feeds into] a centralized place to organize everything.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chace Crawford refreshes with some Patrón while in Austin during F1 weekend.—
Lex Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Basically, this means the Naga V2's mouse sensor refreshes its position 1,000 times per second.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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