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Recent Examples of cookout
How to Decorate Lay down the foundation with a red and white picnic tablecloth reminiscent of a backyard cookout.
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Other issues cited in the audit include more than $58,000 in public funds spent on flowers, a disc jockey, car detailing, an office picnic, a chili cookout and Gardner's personal legal expenses.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Whether the occasion is a church potluck, cookout, or Sunday dinner at home, this classic cornbread recipe will be a hit.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
Other issues cited in the audit include more than $58,000 in public funds spent on flowers, a disc jockey, car detailing, an office picnic, a chili cookout and Gardner's personal legal expenses.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Whether the occasion is a church potluck, cookout, or Sunday dinner at home, this classic cornbread recipe will be a hit.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookout
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The next day, at a barbecue restaurant near the studio, Ghazi is reflecting on the event — and what the connection with YouTube’s Cohen means to him.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The amenities continue outdoors, where the picturesque mountain-view grounds are laced with olive trees and hold a pool and spa, a bocce court, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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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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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookout. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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