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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The beloved bakery serves up homemade treats like butterscotch blondies and salted chocolate chip cookies, alongside sandwiches perfect for alfresco beach picnics.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
With a splash of gingham and stripes, the array is designed for picnics, backyard barbecues, porch dinners and poolside parties.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
To prevent parasitic infections at picnics and barbeques, only eat fully cooking meat, wash produce, and keep your hands clean.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 1 June 2026
For me, that means sweaty days in the sun with plenty of SPF, picnics in the park sardine-style, and sweltering subway platforms.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 May 2026
After more than 50 years of hosting, Chicago knows how to celebrate—the city's event calendar is booked throughout June with concerts, runs, picnics, and more.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 29 May 2026
Perfect for picnics and porch parties alike.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Noun
With a classic coconut scent, this broad-spectrum sunscreen will take you back to beach days and sunny picnics.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
The beloved bakery serves up homemade treats like butterscotch blondies and salted chocolate chip cookies, alongside sandwiches perfect for alfresco beach picnics.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
In our research, participants’ stories were steeped with nostalgia for the days of company picnics, Oscar-style end-of-quarter celebrations, and disco-at-the-office parties.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
With a splash of gingham and stripes, the array is designed for picnics, backyard barbecues, porch dinners and poolside parties.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
To prevent parasitic infections at picnics and barbeques, only eat fully cooking meat, wash produce, and keep your hands clean.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 1 June 2026
For me, that means sweaty days in the sun with plenty of SPF, picnics in the park sardine-style, and sweltering subway platforms.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 May 2026
After more than 50 years of hosting, Chicago knows how to celebrate—the city's event calendar is booked throughout June with concerts, runs, picnics, and more.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 29 May 2026
Perfect for picnics and porch parties alike.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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The main residence carries an old-world hacienda rhythm, with open corridors, generous gathering spaces and a central kitchen and dining area made for breezes, long lunches and slow afternoons.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel doesn't just have an impressive art collection, but an actual art gallery, as well as a flower shop and patisserie offering signature seasonal macarons, cakes and chocolates.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Immersive experiences like Meow Wolf, Activate Games, or the Sphere in Las Vegas are also encroaching, offering visitors something truly novel (no offense to funnel cakes).—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Ryan Reynolds partakes in a skit during The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's last taping on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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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His gas bill eats half of that.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The painting is assumed to depict the Greek myth of a Titan who eats his own offspring, terrified that one of his children will overthrow him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Who fares better in the battle of the big men between Towns and all-world Spurs center Victor Wembanyama could very well decide which team wins the championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 June 2026
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Scott fares much, much better, grounding the movie’s goofier dialogue in broadly credible conviction.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Clients hit a few balls in front of a launch monitor — a device that measures the physical data of a golf shot and club swing, and then feeds the findings in real time through an algorithm to generate club recommendations.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This river feeds local agriculture, supporting crops across the wider Maize Triangle region, a major agricultural area in the country.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Baptism fits right into that philosophy as a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser that refreshes skin without disrupting the barrier.—
Kieaundria Bellamy,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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Rosemary oil invigorates the scalp for healthier, thicker, stronger-looking hair, while menthol delivers a deeply satisfying, icy-cool sensation that instantly refreshes the roots.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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