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the first meal of the day
a big/good/hearty breakfast
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Recent Examples of breakfast
Johna Burdeos, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Karmo Tso, a young nomadic woman, milks a yak and prepares a traditional breakfast of yak butter tea, a salty, broth-like drink.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Add any breakfast, lunch, and snack staples your household usually enjoys, and then layer in any drinks and pantry staples that could use refreshing.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from the country biscuit breakfast to Brioche French toast and more, available all day for dine-in only.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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This group also includes grain products such as bread, breakfast cereals, oatmeal, and tortillas.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Karmo Tso, a young nomadic woman, milks a yak and prepares a traditional breakfast of yak butter tea, a salty, broth-like drink.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Add any breakfast, lunch, and snack staples your household usually enjoys, and then layer in any drinks and pantry staples that could use refreshing.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from the country biscuit breakfast to Brioche French toast and more, available all day for dine-in only.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakfast
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Plus, make dinners a breeze with this handy vegetable chopper and Ninja Air Fryer Pro that cut down on both prep and cook time.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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But that has to be better than anything a Thanksgiving dinner brings.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024
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Earlier today on the official Escape From Tarkov social media accounts, the development team at Battlestate Games announced that a new test is being lunched on the Early Test Server (ETS).Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Şile Central Beach is an excellent spot for a few hours before lunching over panoramic views in a nearby restaurant.Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Aug. 2024
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Instead of a boring buffet, have chef stations cooking up holiday favorites throughout the party.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Dinner was a buffet of classic Jamaican fare catered by a nearby restaurant Miss T’s Kitchen, so that newcomers could enjoy the local cuisine.Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Nov. 2024
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Cardinals, for instance, get their bright red feathers from snacking on berries and seeds that contain naturally occurring pigments called carotenoids.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Baseball isn’t merely amenable to snacking; the game is arranged around it.Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Skip the formal supper and put together a spread of fan-favorite appetizer like buffalo chicken dip, served with crispy vegetables and hearty crackers.Brennan Long, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Leave New York for an NBA game in London and be back in New York for a late supper and regular bedtime.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The council ultimately denied the amendment, the same action the city’s planning and zoning board took.Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Murphy admits the divided board might present a challenge as contentious conversations continue, particularly surrounding a $200 million restructuring plan for the district that involves adding middle schools.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Even those who prefer tea over a cup of coffee will find a win in the following list—some of the machines promise water heated perfectly for your wake-up mug of tea.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Hanging Egg Chair Best enjoyed with a good book and a glass of iced tea, this cozy egg chair deserves a prime spot on your front porch or patio.Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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At dinner, that experience included coursed servings of lobster salad, steak au poivre, and a decadent charlotte au chocolat.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
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Add the lettuce to the bowl, toss until coated, and then portion out servings using tongs.Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakfast. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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