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Recent Examples of potluck
Inside the center, a handful of first responders sat at long, plastic tables eating hot food that was set out potluck-style.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Mix up a creamy dressing with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk, and top everything off with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and minced chives for the ideal potluck dish.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Opt for a potluck or trivia night instead of a watch party.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
In Grambling, almost all the residents were Black and social life seemed slower and more grounded: church potlucks, crawfish boils and small-town festivals – not beach parties and fancy gatherings.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Mix up a creamy dressing with sour cream, mayo, and a splash of milk, and top everything off with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese and minced chives for the ideal potluck dish.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Opt for a potluck or trivia night instead of a watch party.
—Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
In Grambling, almost all the residents were Black and social life seemed slower and more grounded: church potlucks, crawfish boils and small-town festivals – not beach parties and fancy gatherings.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
Noun
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The neighborhood/area A sandy footpath takes you to Livadia Beach, which is blissfully free of sunbeds and beach bars (ask the staff to loan you an umbrella and pack you a picnic).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Research published over the past several years reveals that herring gulls — those bold birds haunting beaches, rooftops and picnic spots — actively observe and interpret human behavior to guide their own decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Texas barbecue joints do make for good photos by famous folks.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stay dry and away from the sun at the next cookout or beach day with this pop-up canopy tent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Whether the invite is for afternoon tea, a cookout, a cocktail party, or a graduation, a good floral dress will always ace the dress code.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It is celebrated around family dinner tables and at communal banquets, where the dramatic story of liberation from slavery is retold.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Of course, after the banquet, there was a lot of talk about the King’s health.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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The comedians aren’t allowed to laugh, but they are allowed to (proverbially, at least) cook, roast, and skewer each other relentlessly in the name of breaking.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Before picking ChatGPT as its Apple Intelligence launch partner, Apple held a bake-off internally with AI chatbots.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Set pan on a baking sheet; bake until biscuits are deeply browned and gravy is bubbling around edges, 55–65 minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mayer envisioned rocking chairs, crisp linens and tasty dinners.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The event features cycling, running and walking races from Boston to the Cape along with clambakes and a concert.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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