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
Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
For family picnics, pack your favorite foods and claim a spot on the grass.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Eliminate cold breezes and allow warm air to flow around the pipes to prevent freezing again.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One of the classic American cakes is called a 1-2-3-4 cake, which, much like pound cake, gets its name from the proportion of ingredients used to make it.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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While working full-time as an executive assistant, Caswell started experimenting with baking her own cakes as a hobby.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 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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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s the direct cost of the raises, but also the related growth of the city’s pension shortfall, which increasingly eats further into the budget, as reported by the U-T’s Garrick.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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But no need to call in the food critics this year—the Golden Globes eats seemed to pass the taste test.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Only time will tell how Dreame fares with its ambitions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What's more, the fiber in beans feeds beneficial gut bacteria.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
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This difference in temperature between the warm air over the water and cold Arctic air over the land is the fuel that feeds nor'easters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The list refreshes every 15 minutes and is growing hour by hour.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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On Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, winter storms arrive with remarkable regularity, delivering light, dry snowfall that refreshes the mountain again and again throughout the season.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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