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Recent Examples of potluck
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.
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Super Bowl food is a distinct category in and of itself — a mix of the homegrown, earnest potluck with the fast food America is known for.
Luckily for those not as kitchen-inclined, restaurants have a variety of deals.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Creamy and crunchy and oh so easy to make, this salad stars at potlucks year-round.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
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Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Super Bowl food is a distinct category in and of itself — a mix of the homegrown, earnest potluck with the fast food America is known for.
Luckily for those not as kitchen-inclined, restaurants have a variety of deals.
—Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
This potato salad looks just like your classic barbecue or potluck dish (and tastes pretty similar too).
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 12 Jan. 2026
Creamy and crunchy and oh so easy to make, this salad stars at potlucks year-round.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
Noun
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Bring a blanket, your favorite snacks and have a picnic on the lawn near the central garden.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Along with the submarine, the scientists took a short boat ride for a barbecue picnic on Epstein's 70-acre island.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Along with the submarine, the scientists took a short boat ride for a barbecue picnic on Epstein's 70-acre island.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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This classic side belongs at any backyard barbecue, cookout, or picnic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the center of the room is a small, circular table, set with simple crockery that's a far cry from the ornate dinner service put on display for state banquets and formal occasions.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
7 Mar. 2026
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On a chilly afternoon last March, Jayaraman announced, on LinkedIn, an elaborate multi-course vegetarian pop-up banquet from Tamil Nadu.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests relished his steaks, roast duck, crispy potatoes, and asparagus au gratin.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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The pile of roast beef comes with swiss cheese and jalapeno bacon jam, on a deli roll, with au jus on the side.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Essential Baking Organic Sourdough Bread Made with just four ingredients—flour, water, sea salt, and barley malt—Essential Baking Organic Sourdough Bread is a nutrient-rich bake-at-home bread.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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So there was some of that in the bake-off for Scream 5.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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La Popular, on the other hand, is a dreamy open-air spot that serves lunch and dinner focused on more sustainable, local cuisine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The group decided to attend the dinner but not post about it on social media.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 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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So rejoice, and fire up an éclade at your next cookout, campfire, or clambake.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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