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Recent Examples of potluck
The America250 Utah website outlines each of the states participating in the potluck, and folks interested in hosting one can sign up online.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Less of a Hunger Games, and more like… what's the opposite of a Hunger Games… a potluck?
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 12 May 2026
The potluck staple can be made in myriad ways and customized to suit any taste or occasion.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
There was also a potluck underway, with community potluck meals taking place across America this year as part of a national America250 initiative.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Less of a Hunger Games, and more like… what's the opposite of a Hunger Games… a potluck?
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 12 May 2026
The potluck staple can be made in myriad ways and customized to suit any taste or occasion.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
There was also a potluck underway, with community potluck meals taking place across America this year as part of a national America250 initiative.
—Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
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The 'bad mom con' Previous generations ran into parenting feedback at social gatherings like school picnics and backyard barbecues, said Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and founder and CEO of Moms First.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The 11-acre site also offers a front-row view of windsurfers and wingfoilers skimming across Howe Sound, with paved paths and grassy areas that invite a picnic by the water.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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From a cigarette count on a hit Paramount+ series to a new pizza tavern from Fort Worth’s barbecue royalty, here’s a look at top stories from the Star-Telegram over the past week.—
Jake Harris
June 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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This comes after Huang met with heavyweights of South Korea's tech industry during his visit, which also included a traditional Korean barbeque dinner with leaders of SK Group, LG Group and Naver, a ceremonial baseball pitch and even an appearance on one of South Korea's most popular variety shows.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Sneak a vegetable to your next cookout with this Tangy Potato-Green Bean Salad.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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Activities include an awareness walk, art exhibits, a community cookout, and visits from Waukegan police and firefighters.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tony Lo Coco, star chef of Bagheria's I Pupi restaurant, is rumored to have collaborated on the banquet, along with a top Roman caterer.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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Leonor said her sister and brother, who co-own a banquet hall in the city of Commerce, soon lost a year’s worth of bookings.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Nimali stood with a platter of roast pork, her eyes wide in alarm; even someone who spoke no English could understand the absurd back-and-forthing, like a hostage negotiation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Though many fans in the comments responded with support for Laurie, Murray seemed to take the roast in stride.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoon of the Parmesan and bake until warmed through and nicely browned, 20 to 30 minutes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Lang eventually found his way back to America, opened a bake shop and had two sons.—
Cindy Hsu,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The home has reportedly welcomed everyone from Bob Hope to Liza Minnelli, serving as the backdrop for countless dinners, performances, and gatherings connected to New York’s real estate, arts, and theater communities.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Host Rachel Holt sets out on the water to explore this coastal landscape, including a private clambake experience on a secluded tidal beach.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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