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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
Noun
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The front desk team is happy to make restaurant reservations, book taxis and car hire, or organize a private-charter boat or a private picnic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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With a splash of gingham and stripes, the array is designed for picnics, backyard barbecues, porch dinners and poolside parties.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Boots Bar and Grill Start with baked garlic pretzels and chokecherry jam at Boots Bar and Grill followed by a bourbon barbecue burger and wash it all down with a signature cocktail in a boot.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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And yes, barbecue will be served, courtesy of Gladstone restaurant Off The Hook BBQ.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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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That's why Chef Bill Fuller joined Pittsburgh Today Live to bring you some unique recipes for your summer cookout!—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Surveillance video from the night of the shooting showed a white Nissan Pathfinder pulling into the parking lot before three masked gunmen jumped out and opened fire on a crowd gathered outside the banquet hall during a concert.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The composition of the May 14 business banquet in Beijing revealed how dramatically the logic of globalization has changed.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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While much has been made of the midcentury glitterati that dined there (Truman Capote, Gloria Vanderbilt, Eleanor Roosevelt), the real luxury was in the kitchen, where the spirit of Freetown informed the herbed roast chicken and soufflé (among other dishes).—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The culinary experiences were highlights of the stay and absolutely worth reserving in advance, whether that’s for dinner at PUR’ or for the hotel’s recent addition of afternoon tea time, built around cookies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 28-year-old reality star shared a series of photos from her girls trip to Turks & Caicos for her Kylie Cosmetics brand, sharing pictures of her and her girls at dinner, the beautiful table set up and multiples of her in a pink bikini.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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