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
Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Take Them On The Go Throw an old blanket in the car for impromptu picnics, outdoor concerts, or beach days.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Many participants extend the social aspect of the sport by bringing food and drinks for informal post-game beach picnics.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The church hosts things like community picnics to bring people together, and during the war between Russia and Ukraine, Afanasyev said the church has welcomed many Ukrainian refugees, helping them with social, housing and resource needs.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The family had moved from Ukraine to Australia in the 1990s, and enjoyed walks on the beach, picnics in the park and walks to the zoo, said Matilda’s aunt Lina, who did not wish to share the family’s surname.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
But given that these trains lacked a dining car or trolley, what kinds of picnics did passengers carry?
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Take Them On The Go Throw an old blanket in the car for impromptu picnics, outdoor concerts, or beach days.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Many participants extend the social aspect of the sport by bringing food and drinks for informal post-game beach picnics.
—Sierra Knoch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The church hosts things like community picnics to bring people together, and during the war between Russia and Ukraine, Afanasyev said the church has welcomed many Ukrainian refugees, helping them with social, housing and resource needs.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The family had moved from Ukraine to Australia in the 1990s, and enjoyed walks on the beach, picnics in the park and walks to the zoo, said Matilda’s aunt Lina, who did not wish to share the family’s surname.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
But given that these trains lacked a dining car or trolley, what kinds of picnics did passengers carry?
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
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
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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Suet cakes are also very useful if the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today, the downtown Corsicana shop produces around 20,000 cakes each day during its busy season, proving just how in demand that original recipe still is.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 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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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now, the club will see how Ayden Heaven fares for the rest of this season.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Snow fares best as Nile’s current wife, Nina, but the bulk of her development comes too little, too late.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Nov. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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