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as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Nicola, 30, shared a series of Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 21, which showed her and her husband of three years’ takeout, picnic date night.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 22 May 2025
Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet-skiers wave, families picnic on the shore, eagles glide above green hillsides.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Following the program, the South St. Paul Lions Club will host a hot dog picnic at the high school.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
Nicola, 30, shared a series of Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 21, which showed her and her husband of three years’ takeout, picnic date night.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Utilize mesh screens and tents while picnicking or camping.
—Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Jet-skiers wave, families picnic on the shore, eagles glide above green hillsides.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Sand, breeze blocks, storm shutters—these are materials of survival and exclusion, shaped by the hurricanes that regularly devastate her homeland.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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The 120-acre estate is situated in the Stags Leap District on the southeastern side of Napa Valley, which receives cooling evening breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Barkley doesn’t have much time to unwind with TV shows or movies while snacking on fruit, but is a big MCU fan and is also eagerly awaiting season 2 of Hulu’s post-apocalyptic political thriller Paradise.—
Scott King,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Boosts Energy Thanks to the vitamin B in sunflower seeds, snacking on them can help energize you throughout the day.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Noun
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In Becker’s view, the rich are not merely chasing utopia, but prioritizing their vision of the future over the very real concerns of people in the present.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Set in a decaying version of New York City following a major disaster, the film centers on a visionary architect (Adam Driver) who seeks to rebuild the city as a utopia, clashing with entrenched power structures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Enjoy making this fluffy, delicious cake year-round by keeping some blueberries in your freezer.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Gumba’s: Three-course meals offered for $40 include appetizer (soup, salad, side), dessert (cannoli, cheesecake, flan, chocolate cake) and a lunch-size entree of Meat Lasagna, Tilapia over Spaghetti, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Cajun Linguine Chicken or other pasta/pizza choice.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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With so many items to choose from, Le introduced a miniature single-serving size pho, allowing for dim sum-style family dining around a variety of dishes.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Guests can also dine at Okta, the hotel’s restaurant, where a seasonal tasting menu is built around ingredients from the hotel’s own farm and neighbouring producers.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Here, guests will find nail therapy rooms with zero-gravity chairs, a hydro therapy room, a med-spa room, and a relaxation room.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Standout details include the 80-foot yacht’s twin-access swim platform that features the brand’s largest space for tender docking, watersports, and guest relaxation.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Standing between nature and humanity, technology births beings that are neither, yet partake of both.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s why all women golfers – from newbies to long-timers – should (and often do) partake in Women’s Golf Day events and find other ways to continue the goal of making golf accessible and comfortable for women far and wide.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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