picnics 1 of 2

noun

plural of picnic
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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picnics

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verb

present tense third-person singular of picnic
as in snacks

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Recent Examples of picnics
Noun
For the program, visitors are welcome to bring chairs and picnics and stay for the afternoon. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 After all, a park vacation featuring hikes and picnics is a relatively affordable alternative to an international trip. — Jen Rose Smith, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 The beach is a 10-minute walk away, perfect for picnics by the rolling waves. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026 The lighthouse became the pride of the peninsula, a beloved backdrop for wedding and quinceañera photos and picnics and an image plastered on many local business and nonprofit logos. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 The concerts give families and friends the opportunity to enjoy music, dance and picnics in a beautiful setting. — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 Simple activities like water play, picnics, or backyard movies can create memorable celebrations for kids of all ages. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 July 2026 In Texas, appreciating the process of patriotism Rodney Ellis will celebrate at picnics around his precinct in Houston with barbecue pork ribs and ice tea, and a heaping helping of worry about the nation's future. — Susan Bence, NPR, 4 July 2026 Myriad Los Angeles County cities and communities honored the nation’s 250th birthday with parades, religious services, picnics, corndogs galore and, of course, fireworks. — Daily News, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
  1. breezes
  2. partakes
  3. cakes
  4. dines
  5. eats
  6. fares
  7. feeds
  8. refreshes
Noun
  • Some fall in love with the cool ocean breezes and relaxed quality of life and find ways to stay in town after graduation.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Sunshine all day, cool breezes at night, board games after homemade feasts.
    — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026
Definition of breezes
Verb
  • This mystery is critical to anyone who partakes in the digital world because multiplication is a foundational operation for computers.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
  • Shift In Obesity Perception Historically, obesity has been viewed as a lifestyle issue, as a result of the diet and activity one partakes in.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Definition of partakes
Noun
  • From sweet, dense cakes and buttery cookies to snappy, fresh salads and savory side dishes, these colorful root veggies are at home on any menu.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of cakes
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dines
Verb
  • Cyclospora infections typically occur when someone eats raw produce that has been contaminated with fecal material.
    — Eva Flowe July 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • The stocky species, up to 11 inches long, sometimes out-competes or eats other lizards, including brown anoles.
    — Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026
Definition of eats
Verb
  • As the actor who originated the role, Johnson fares a bit better as Maui, smirking and preening and repeatedly tossing Moana off her own boat in attempts to commandeer it for himself.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • All of them are inheriting relatively stable situations at quarterback compared to some of last year’s first-timers, but innumerable factors will impact how each of them fares this season.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of fares
Verb
  • Hedge funds and other Wall Street firms use low-latency feeds to gain an edge on market-moving information posted on social networks.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of feeds
Verb
  • The smash will almost certainly add to that sum in a few days when Billboard refreshes its rosters.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • L’Oréal Paris Lumi Glotion Shoppers with sensitive skin love how the lightweight formula refreshes their appearance without clogging pores.
    — Emma Greene, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Definition of refreshes

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