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Recent Examples of potluck
The Host Should Take the Lead on Organization A danger of hosting a potluck is the risk of multiple people bringing the same dish.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In one case, a potluck luncheon among co-workers was hastily canceled for fear it would be seen as a way to promote cultural diversity.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In one case, a potluck luncheon among co-workers was hastily canceled for fear it would be seen as a way to promote cultural diversity.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
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Soak up the spring sun with a picnic, walk or bike ride at parks like Stream Park, Brixham Park, or Ballantyne's Backyard.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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After the event, have a picnic, take a hike or visit the pond.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Use it to sunbathe or for outdoor barbecues with friends.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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The open-faced turkey sandwich, usually served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions, alongside barbecue, bourbon, and burgoo.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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In Hard Truths, the Mother’s Day scene in the kitchen after the cemetery scene is a bit like the cookout scene, in that way.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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Arriving in February, the motivational anthem took over nightclubs, cookouts and locker room celebrations.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel even put together an Indian cultural committee (with members including food-and-beverage managers and directors in finance, operations and banquets) that supports Rawat at Kahani and during the over-the-top Diwali feasts he’s created at the hotel.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The former England soccer captain is an ambassador for The King's Foundation, the sovereign's longtime charity promoting sustainability through practical training, which sent students and alumni to the glam banquet before the King and Queen's trip to Italy in April.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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For one day only—Friday, March 28—fans flocked to the temporary establishment to hear Sheeran perform while drinking Guinness and noshing on classic bar fare, including roast beef sandwiches and french fries.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
31 Mar. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen added many herbs and seasonings (garlic, rosemary, parsley) to this roast rack of lamb adding to its robust flavor.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Its durable material promises impressive heat retention and distribution during oven bakes or stovetop cooking.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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These include dishes like egg bakes, cookies, salads, and wraps.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the Minimalist x Sophia Roe S.R Collection ceramic dinner plates $320 NET-A-PORTER This set of four ceramic, dishwasher-safe dinner plates are heirloom-worthy.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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About once a month, the speakeasy hosts a dinner event where guests are invited to eat, drink and pick owner and master mixologist Stefan Huebner’s brain about the fascinating world of spirits.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 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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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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