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
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs.
—Sean Clancy, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Gingham is the ultimate European-summer print, and this playful shorts set is perfect for picnics by the Eiffel Tower or, better yet, along the Canal Saint Martin or in the Buttes Chaumont Park, which are less thronged by tourists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran decried the strike on the bridge, which also injured 95 people celebrating Nature Day, when Iranians gather for picnics and other celebrations outdoors on the last day of Nowruz, the Persian new year.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
On summer days, residents of Hershey and nearby towns would flock to the park to enjoy a day of picnics, carnival rides, band concerts, swimming and dancing.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Many families spend Nature Day outdoors, often having picnics near rivers and natural beauty spots.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Initially the food of immigrants, the humble combination of a frank wrapped in a bun became part of the country’s cultural fabric, a staple at picnics, baseball stadiums, barbecues and fairs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Fresh produce and picnics are the perfect excuse to get into baking, smoothies, and more seasonal dishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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
Gingham is the ultimate European-summer print, and this playful shorts set is perfect for picnics by the Eiffel Tower or, better yet, along the Canal Saint Martin or in the Buttes Chaumont Park, which are less thronged by tourists.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Iran decried the strike on the bridge, which also injured 95 people celebrating Nature Day, when Iranians gather for picnics and other celebrations outdoors on the last day of Nowruz, the Persian new year.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
On summer days, residents of Hershey and nearby towns would flock to the park to enjoy a day of picnics, carnival rides, band concerts, swimming and dancing.
—John Haddad, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
Many families spend Nature Day outdoors, often having picnics near rivers and natural beauty spots.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Initially the food of immigrants, the humble combination of a frank wrapped in a bun became part of the country’s cultural fabric, a staple at picnics, baseball stadiums, barbecues and fairs.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
Fresh produce and picnics are the perfect excuse to get into baking, smoothies, and more seasonal dishes.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Willy’s older brother, Ben (Jonathan Cake, plummy-voiced and elegant, a cedar to Lane’s stunted apple tree), breezes in and out, always on the way to or from some impressive capital venture.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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Partial clearing is expected midday before more showers in the late afternoon and evening that’ll be accompanied by increasing breezes.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Great on their own, over yogurt, or better yet, macerated and served over ice cream, in cakes and as the star of the strawberry shortcake, strawberries are completely craveable.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Dishes include crab cakes, pan-roasted pork chops, and mac and cheese.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 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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Well, a pig is an animal that eats its own feces.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Housing eats 25% to 35% of an American paycheck.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 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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Planning feeds buying, buying feeds merchandising, and so on through inventory, logistics, sales and service.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This dry shampoo refreshes hair between wash days or after sweaty gym sessions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Update Your Mirror or Hardware Swapping cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and towel hooks is a quick project that refreshes the room without a renovation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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