1
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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2
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
Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
It can be slotted into a dedicated compartment and then removed for a picnic on a deserved beach.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Plane-spotting is even a popular hobby among locals, who picnic and throw Frisbees at Gravelly Point Park, a grassy expanse just a few hundred feet from the airport’s runways.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Some 70 people showed up to the first picnic after June advertised it on social media, with dozens showing up the following year.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
It can be slotted into a dedicated compartment and then removed for a picnic on a deserved beach.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Bowl lineup has plenty of headliners to picnic with, including John Legend, Cyndi Lauper, John Fogerty, Josh Groban, Charlie Wilson, the Alabama Shakes, Rick Springfield and Diana Ross.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Plane-spotting is even a popular hobby among locals, who picnic and throw Frisbees at Gravelly Point Park, a grassy expanse just a few hundred feet from the airport’s runways.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Not to mention, a one-piece will make getting ready for your graduation an absolute breeze.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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The smooth porcelain interior heats up evenly and is a breeze to clean.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beverage and snacking giant PepsiCo was also on Goldman’s list.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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Talking late and snacking in the kitchen is the best.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there are good reasons to doubt that the new Syria will resemble this gumdrops-and-ponies utopia.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2024
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It is being expected not just to produce a work environment that is fair and sustainable, but one that is a utopia where no one ever feels discomfort or a trigger.—
Marianne Schnall,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The range of meats and fish, herbs and spices, jams, fruit and vegetables, sauces and oils, chocolates, cakes and cheeses is impressive.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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So cakes lent itself more to that than anything else.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The couple also dined with Diane von Furstenberg on Tuesday, according to Venice daily La Nuova Venezia.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to local outlet The Dallas Morning News, the two actors dined at Joe Leo Fine Tex-Mex restaurant with John Stamos.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Outside, the terrace stretches toward the sea, offering multiple lounging and dining areas designed for relaxation and entertaining.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Mar. 2025
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Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Soon after, Khan-Ghany organized a Muslim Students Association at her school, McArthur High School, encouraging students to partake in community service activities, identify common issues for Muslim students and create change.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Before the recap was over, Alba added some pics of herself partaking in a bit of pampering by relaxing in an infrared sauna with beauty eye masks resting above her cheeks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Miami was last in the NFL at 57 plays per game last season partly because the offense didn’t convert effectively on third downs, but also because the porous run defense allowed opponents to eat up the clock.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun-Sentinel.com,
19 July 2017
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The casual restaurant and bar also offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Sundays.—
Vickie Snow Jurkowski,
Daily Southtown,
19 July 2017
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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