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Recent Examples of potluck
Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with Silicon Valley Social Events, which is hosting a potluck near the golf course, followed by the fireworks display at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Homelessness is what happens when housing scarcity, addiction, mental illness, disorder and bureaucratic self-protection all attend the same policy potluck and nobody brings accountability.
—Tracy Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Add some Mediterranean flair to your next potluck with this easy-to-assemble dip.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
The America250 Utah website outlines each of the states participating in the potluck, and folks interested in hosting one can sign up online.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Homelessness is what happens when housing scarcity, addiction, mental illness, disorder and bureaucratic self-protection all attend the same policy potluck and nobody brings accountability.
—Tracy Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Add some Mediterranean flair to your next potluck with this easy-to-assemble dip.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
The America250 Utah website outlines each of the states participating in the potluck, and folks interested in hosting one can sign up online.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
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The couple giggled between kisses and lounged on a red-and-white picnic blanket while overlooking the Pacific Ocean.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Obama Presidential Center picnic area The center also offers picnic areas with several outdoor grills.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The restaurant is overseen by Urban Roots, a barbecue and craft brewery that opened in Sacramento a year earlier.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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While Joe’s offers pulled pork sandwiches, rib slabs and barbecue sausage, the Z-Man sandwich is easily the most popular.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The Reviews After the cookout Saturday night, there was barely a sliver of a slice left in the pan.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Grilling weather doesn’t last forever, so get outside and enjoy a Tuesday night, or any-night, cookout.—
Editors of Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 June 2026
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At midnight, instead of the traditional pamidorov dzvadzegh, or tomato omelet, for guests who want to sober up after too many vodka shots, food trucks line up in front of the banquet hall serving pizza, burgers and ice cream.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks unveiled their Super Bowl LX rings during a private team ceremony Thursday night, lowering the jewelry from the ceiling to players seated at banquet tables to reveal an elegant design that also celebrates the team’s 50th season.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
12 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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Charlotte’s gourmet take-and-bake scene has only grown since CharlotteFive’s Shannon wrote an original guide to local meal prep shops — and a brand-new uptown spot just joined the lineup.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While the potato wedges bake, heat a large skillet over medium-high.—
Lexi Harrison,
Midwest Living,
10 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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