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
Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Labor Day, the national holiday honoring workers across the United States, is often celebrated with barbecues, picnics and other celebrations — many of which involve fire.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Molise’s Natural Side Molise has mountains to hike, rivers perfect for picnics and a coastline that still feels like your own.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adebanjo believes picnics create spaces for joy and connection, particularly Black joy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
This classic treat is always a favorite at brunches, picnics, potlucks, and tailgate events.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Beyond the boat-up restaurants, Lake Wylie’s McDowell Nature Preserve offers a great spot for swimming ☀️ and enjoying lakeside picnics in a more natural setting.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Hire a boat to get out to Dellis Cay and Parrot Cay for shallow inlets, beach picnics, and snorkeling.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
The IceMule is a must for picnics, road trips, and farmers markets.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Couples can bring it on their honeymoon road trip, set it up on the porch, or keep it in the car for impromptu picnics.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Labor Day, the national holiday honoring workers across the United States, is often celebrated with barbecues, picnics and other celebrations — many of which involve fire.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Molise’s Natural Side Molise has mountains to hike, rivers perfect for picnics and a coastline that still feels like your own.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Adebanjo believes picnics create spaces for joy and connection, particularly Black joy.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
This classic treat is always a favorite at brunches, picnics, potlucks, and tailgate events.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Beyond the boat-up restaurants, Lake Wylie’s McDowell Nature Preserve offers a great spot for swimming ☀️ and enjoying lakeside picnics in a more natural setting.
—Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Hire a boat to get out to Dellis Cay and Parrot Cay for shallow inlets, beach picnics, and snorkeling.
—Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 14 Aug. 2025
The IceMule is a must for picnics, road trips, and farmers markets.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Low humidities and gusty afternoon and early evening breezes could result in brief critical conditions in the Shasta Valley through Monday.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Waking up to Mediterranean breezes instead of alarm clocks.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Brunch here means shrimp and grits, wings and waffles, and decadent cakes that live up to the bakery’s fun-loving name.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Compared to cakes and cookies, making a pie can give even experienced bakers anxiety.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 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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Over time this eats away at your confidence and cause even the most talented and ambitious of entrepreneurs to play small rather than expand.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here’s what Wright eats, and suggests to others, for a long and healthy life.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And while the Dolphins defense usually fares better, the unit definitely got outplayed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Great Britain fares far worse, occupying 19th, 27th and 25th places for each measure respectively, with a significant drop in performance when catering in cost of living and hours worked.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Why are 'Big Brother' live feeds down?—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Each refusal feeds the dance, giving it a tragic dimension.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Taylor hydrates with a creamy leave-in like Cheribe’s Moisture Milk, while Hinkle refreshes the scalp using rosewater mists.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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Every month, the bank refreshes its analyst focus list, which includes top ideas from JPMorgan analysts aligned with growth, income, value and short investment strategies.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In his article for Mosaic magazine, Israeli computer scientist Moshe Koppel calculates that Sefaria’s digitized library, about a thousand volumes, barely grazes the surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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