Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potlucks
Noun
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But the celebrations, which began in Texas and then spread across the country, have a rich and long history in Black America, with the day often spent gathering for picnics and cookouts.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026 -
Shilling’s delightfully madcap spirit lives on at Royal Ascot today — in the more experimental hats or elaborate lawn picnics that verge on performance.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Elsewhere, guests will find a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Pirate Ship, Flying Scooters, a miniature train that loops around the park, mini golf, an indoor arcade and even the 1924-era dance hall that still hosts a variety of events like weddings, receptions and banquets.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Some controversial jokes by lesser, edgy comedians fell flat but Jeff Ross, the master of roasts, held the tempo together and kept the roast moving forward.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Other roasts include aged sirloin of beef, British half roast chicken and a walnut roast, all with full trimmings.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The essentially dialogue-free stories are feasts for the eyes and have a surprising amount of heart.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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There's evidence of people coming together at the site for feasts and celebrations during the solstices.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Your sheet pan can cook everything from chicken to bratwurst to salmon, and this collection of simple sheet pan dinners will carry you through plenty of busy weeknights.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The members organized events such as potluck dinners for Black and white families to interact, tutoring program for students and other efforts to improve southeast Denton.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Potlucks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potlucks. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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