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Recent Examples of barbecue
That should be expected because the best barbecue in the world is found in KC.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Most Southerners would agree that barbecue is at the top of that list.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, the family barbecue is at least in part an attempt to bring the two sisters back together.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
State of plate: State lawmakers voted last year to make Cleveland, Tennessee's, hot slaw and Memphis barbecue state foods.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2025
Most Southerners would agree that barbecue is at the top of that list.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, the family barbecue is at least in part an attempt to bring the two sisters back together.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
State of plate: State lawmakers voted last year to make Cleveland, Tennessee's, hot slaw and Memphis barbecue state foods.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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International Voters By opening with a montage of Hollywood playing itself, and bringing local firefighters onstage to deliver roasts, Sunday night’s ceremony sought to locate these Oscars as a specifically Los Angeles tradition.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2025
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Those who crave that kind of deliciousness but simply don’t have hours to spare to slow-cook a roast may want to check out the growing number of heat-and-eat pulled pork options at local markets.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the executive team extends invitations to employees’ families to multiple team-building functions like cookouts, paintball, and the annual corporate trip to Mexico.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, the offerings have expanded to include a variety of seasonings, sauces, spices, and cookout essentials.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Like most fats, beef tallow provides long-lasting energy, helping to keep people fuller and more satisfied, which can help balance the carbohydrate content of foods like, say, French fries.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The large tray fits several servings easily and serves up homemade fries at the perfect crispiness using the air fry feature.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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The chain buffet restaurant was given a yellow placard for mold and holding food at improper temperatures.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Nelson’s Column, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace and Whitehall’s rooftops are all laid before you like a touristic sightseeing buffet.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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