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Recent Examples of barbecue
Coastal Que is typically open from Memorial Day to several weeks after Labor Day, and serves Texas barbecue classics such as brisket, ribs, pork belly, sausage, and smoked chicken.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ is also the official barbecue restaurant at Texas Motor Speedway.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
If the Eagles win, Kansas City's KCUR will send barbecue to Philadelphia's WHYY.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
From the cave wall to the fireside, the bar, backyard barbecue and barber shop, the power of story is eternal.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025
The Original Roy Hutchins BBQ is also the official barbecue restaurant at Texas Motor Speedway.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
If the Eagles win, Kansas City's KCUR will send barbecue to Philadelphia's WHYY.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025
From the cave wall to the fireside, the bar, backyard barbecue and barber shop, the power of story is eternal.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barbecue
Noun
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Erivo, known for her roles in Harriet and Wicked, took part in the group’s signature roast and parade through Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, Feb. 6.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Underneath, a swamp of flavors: pork debris (the meat that falls off the roast and settles at the bottom of the pan; seems to be a Louisiana thing), cheesy grits, caramelized onions, and garlic.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
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Between cookouts, family gatherings and fireworks — meaning doors open, unfamiliar guests and loud noises — pets may get scared and run off from their homes.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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When the weather cooperates, guests can opt for cookout breakfasts and picnic bush lunches enjoyed amid the lush wilderness.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are also Cuban sandwiches, wings, fries, burgers, steaks and pasta.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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Whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, served on a platter with classic fixings, or even piled atop a basket of fries, pulled pork counts among the South’s most signature dishes.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Then a special Jefferson’s Bourbon bar, erected along water’s edge, served as the anchor point for a classic sunset clambake. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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April and Oliver Gougeon died in December 2023 after eating food from a buffet at Viva Dominicus Beach by Wyndham Resort and subsequently getting sick, according to the claim filed in Ontario Superior Court on Monday, Jan. 27, and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for a buffet lunch, and the discussion starts at 11:45 a.m. at 1050 W. Morse Blvd.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Barbecue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbecue. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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