as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
monks taking their evening repast in silence
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Recent Examples of repast
Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
There’s a trip to a department store for a fit check, a cameo at the ballet (just to tip the valet!), and a repast of steak, lobster, and champagne.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
For those who may not be able to round up 20 friends for a wine-country repast, Valduero will host dinner for up to five guests in one of Madrid’s top restaurants, such as Charrúa, Tatel, or Ten con Ten.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
For years, Michigan losses felt like funerals and John Cooper was the caterer at the repast.
—Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Jiles, 34, and Edmondson’s cousin, Troy Robert Kennedy, 37, were fatally shot outside a senior-living apartment building in St. Paul on Feb. 25, 2023, following a repast for an 80-year-old woman.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
There’s a trip to a department store for a fit check, a cameo at the ballet (just to tip the valet!), and a repast of steak, lobster, and champagne.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
For those who may not be able to round up 20 friends for a wine-country repast, Valduero will host dinner for up to five guests in one of Madrid’s top restaurants, such as Charrúa, Tatel, or Ten con Ten.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
For years, Michigan losses felt like funerals and John Cooper was the caterer at the repast.
—Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repast
Noun
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Share meals, music, work, and reflection.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Live through every moment, each meal and bodily function.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Keeping popular brews — such as Neon Kittens, a citrus IPA, or its Haus Bier German pilsner — on tap is important, along with revising the draft menu with the seasons.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The small Santa Clara diner offers a straightforward menu of burgers and burritos, paired with an abundance of patriotic decorations and walls covered in photographs of smiling customers.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For a real birdwatching activity, fill a seed bag with thistle and watch flocks of them dart around the feeder and feast with fervor.—
Kier Holmes,
Martha Stewart,
18 Jan. 2026
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Bidunga feasted on the Baylor bigs inside while racking up blocks on the other end.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Tuck into a tasting menu at fine-dining hot spot Roselily.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kutcher and the actress dined at La Dolce Vita, an Italian restaurant in Beverly Hills.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Deadheads—those old enough to remember the Summer of Love and those born well after Garcia’s death—flocked to Vegas to partake.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cost is the main reason students do not partake in study abroad programs, but some universities are wisely allocating funds for these impactful experiences.—
Brian Harfe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The denim companies that seemed to fare best in 2025 were the ones that understood the importance of continuing to innovate and keeping the communication lines open with their customers, according to Vivian Wang, Kingpins Show CEO.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The fact there is no true like-for-like replacement within the Wrexham squad explains why supporters were concerned as to how their team would fare should Moore be sidelined for any reason.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pretzels are often marketed as a better-for-you snack compared to richer, fried alternatives like potato chips.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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