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Recent Examples of potluck
These dishes are meant to be shared — with company at home, at a potluck or with a neighbor in need.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 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
Host a low-key gathering—like a soup potluck, movie nights, or craft circles.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
At that point, Bridget informed her that there was a change of plans and there would not be a potluck meal, just dessert.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 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
Host a low-key gathering—like a soup potluck, movie nights, or craft circles.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
At that point, Bridget informed her that there was a change of plans and there would not be a potluck meal, just dessert.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
Noun
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Get shipwrecked on a Robinson Crusoe beach with a picnic of yellowfin ceviche?—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a playground and picnic area.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond its famous buffalo-style chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings offers over two dozen sauces and dry rubs — from lemon pepper and Thai curry to desert heat and chipotle barbecue, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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With plenty of chairs around the roaring fires, the cookout feels like an embodiment of the ranch itself.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Bring this to your next cookout, or use it on sandwiches or tacos.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Construction Safety award nominations open An annual awards banquet to celebrate construction excellence and safety is returning to Merrillville, where builders and project owners will gather in May to recognize last year’s achievements, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The league’s annual banquet reveals the winners of the MVP award, offensive/defensive players of the year, rookie of the year and coach of the year, among others.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The coffee is an organic Colombian roast, according to Fluid’s website, and has notes of apricot, mandarin zest, cocoa butter and blackberry.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ostrander said his cycling group visited Kingdom Coffee so often, the shop eventually sponsored the team and created a special coffee roast for it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond stocking a bevy of cookbooks, Bold Fork hosts a stacked slate of events, including community bake sales, craft nights, bake clubs, and in-person and virtual conversations with authors.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dinner’s audience constituted a melting pot of society, with individuals of all socioeconomic backgrounds, nationalities, ages, and ethnicities in attendance.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rest of The Offices at Carson Station’s space is filled with 9-5 businesses, ensuring plenty of parking will be available dinner and late-night customers.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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According to Rambling’s East Coast sources, the usually bustling Long Island clambake enclave — where everyone from Steven Spielberg to Paul McCartney to Brooke Shields owns sprawling properties — is suffering from its sleepiest season in recent memory.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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