lunches 1 of 2

plural of lunch

lunches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of lunch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lunches
Noun
Changes to school lunches These school nutrition directors were surveyed in October 2025, and since then, additional factors may threaten the robustness of school lunch programs. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ. Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunches
Noun
  • People toasted to them — and other national heroes like George Washington and France's Marquis de Lafayette — at the parades and dinners that took place in towns across the country.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026
  • Usha Vance revealed that the couple likes to do dinners together or take long walks with their dog.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
  • From pet hair to crumbs, this Shark handheld cordless vacuum cleaner can tackle messes large and small, thanks to strong suction and a self-cleaning brush that resists pet hair accumulation.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.
    Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Two days before National HIV Testing Day, the Empowerment Resource Center’s mobile outreach team gathered in the parking lot of a Midtown Walgreens, blasting music and serving snacks.
    Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.
    , FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
  • Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The menu ranges from multi-course kaiseki and wagyu shabu-shabu to vegetarian options, and in the morning, both Japanese and Western breakfasts are available.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • My entire life was spent eating savory breakfasts (bring on the eggs, bacon, and hash browns), but at some point, my kids asked for waffles.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • All women in Rancho Bernardo and adjacent communities are welcome to attend its luncheons held on the first Thursday of September through June at the Maderas Golf Club in Poway.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • It's served as an appetizer year-round, at luncheons for any occasion, or enjoyed as a simple summer meal.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Specialty coffees and teas like Jasmine kalamansi green tea and roasted rice oolong milk tea with guava cheese foam will be available to drink.
    Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
  • Certain teas, including ginger and peppermint tea, can also help with digestion and ease unpleasant symptoms such as gas and bloating.
    Rena Goldman, Health, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Disney also offers free soda and other non-acoholic drinks on the pool deck, in dining rooms and buffets, and in the teens club - a benefit that would generally bring an extra fee on competing cruise lines.
    Scott Laird, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • The same breakfast and lunch buffets are also served in the smaller bistro on Deck 8, which provides some excellent views of the surroundings—not to mention easy access to outdoor decks if wildlife is spotted during a meal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026

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“Lunches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunches. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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