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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Perfect for picnics or any warm-weather event, it’s designed with a halter neck, a soft linen blend fabric, and a low back with a bow that makes a playful statement.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pledge to ride a bike with many others across the Bay Area to work, school, the library, a farmers’ market, concerts, football games, picnics and anywhere fun!
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
Between July and October, visitors marvel at the striking blue water, stopping at some or all of the 30 overlooks along the way for photos, views, picnics, or hikes.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2026
Perfect for picnics or any warm-weather event, it’s designed with a halter neck, a soft linen blend fabric, and a low back with a bow that makes a playful statement.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Pledge to ride a bike with many others across the Bay Area to work, school, the library, a farmers’ market, concerts, football games, picnics and anywhere fun!
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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And while summer temperatures can be sizzling, consistent Atlantic Ocean breezes and reliable afternoon thunderstorms help cool things off.—
Terry Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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Sunny skies and mild breezes are enveloping the Pharmalot campus once again.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
Noun
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At first glance, the breakfast buffet seems to be a rather average array of yogurt, cheeses, cold cuts, and scrambled eggs, but don’t sleep on the chef’s homemade cakes and pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
3 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
Verb
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And today the district, which is in charge of the lake’s restoration, regularly harvests thousands of pounds of gizzard shad, a bottom-feeding junk fish that stirs up and eats nutrients on the lake floor.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Every time Forrest eats, his small intestine breaks down the resulting slurry of kibble into glucose and other compounds.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 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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From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The right dry shampoo refreshes strands, boosts volume, and protects from overwashing damage.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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