as in diners
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
when we get sick of cooking dinner at home, we like to go out to eat at a nice restaurant
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Recent Examples of restaurants
More than 70,000 fans are expected in the area between Thursday and Friday, according to event organizers, and that surge has restaurants and bars preparing for long lines, packed tables, and a major boost in revenue.
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Leondra Head, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What began as a few socially distanced pop-up events quickly evolved into a local weekend staple, appearing at farmers markets, festivals, restaurants and other retail venues.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Just be sure to call ahead, as many restaurants in Xàbia require reservations and preorders for paella.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Two Altadena restaurants owned by residents who lost homes in the Eaton fire have reopened, serving as symbols of community recovery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Three people testified in favor of the bill, all of them with ties to restaurants that serve pork tenderloins or the pork industry.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The chat additions are a subtle change since the existing Google Assistant can already pull up a list of nearby restaurants, for example.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
Participating McDonald’s restaurants will offer a free breakfast combo meal to all veterans, with a valid military ID.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Everything in Houston was a constant reminder of Madison, driving by her favorite store or restaurants.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Leondra Head, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
What began as a few socially distanced pop-up events quickly evolved into a local weekend staple, appearing at farmers markets, festivals, restaurants and other retail venues.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Just be sure to call ahead, as many restaurants in Xàbia require reservations and preorders for paella.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Two Altadena restaurants owned by residents who lost homes in the Eaton fire have reopened, serving as symbols of community recovery.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Three people testified in favor of the bill, all of them with ties to restaurants that serve pork tenderloins or the pork industry.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The chat additions are a subtle change since the existing Google Assistant can already pull up a list of nearby restaurants, for example.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
Participating McDonald’s restaurants will offer a free breakfast combo meal to all veterans, with a valid military ID.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Everything in Houston was a constant reminder of Madison, driving by her favorite store or restaurants.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restaurants
Noun
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And for all diners, little gifts and surprises are always on the menu.—
Su-Jit Lin,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Instead, diners will find truffle corn dip and high-end ribeye and wagyu.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Developers advertise a fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard with grills, with apartments offering quartz countertops, modern stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, individual terraces and other amenities.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It is also designed for institutional settings, including schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias, as well as travel operators such as airlines and cruise lines looking to ensure passenger safety.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Restaurants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restaurants. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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