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potlucks

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plural of potluck

as in picnics

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It’s seen a parade of picnics, oodles of cherry blossom oglers and, for nearly 30 years, a sculpture of a giant buried in its dirt.

— Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
Those who couldn’t wait to give their new treats a taste formed impromptu picnics.

— Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of picnics

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Built around three Sichuan-style banquets, the show uses painting, video and installation to explore the region’s culture and its ideas about life and death.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
The wave-like architecture of the banquets means each nook of the restaurant feels private.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of banquets

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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
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

Definition of roasts

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Who can deny themselves a frosty scoop of deliciousness between Mediterranean feasts?

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Autumn in New England, through Gerwig’s lens, is a land of books, ink pens, books, costumes, books, fireplaces, books, feasts, books, and ever-turning leaves.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of feasts

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At first there was just some casual small talk between them, then walks with their dogs, followed by dinners at pubs away from prying eyes and, finally, evenings spent cooking together.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Spread out across expansive work stations that resemble gleaming kitchen cubicles, chefs spend their days whipping up meals from soup to nuts, a laboratory of sorts to create appetizing and easy dinners to make at home.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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