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Recent Examples of lunch
Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told Senate Republicans at a Tuesday lunch that an extension out to September, known as a continuing resolution, is now the likeliest option to handle a March 14 shutdown deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Image At yet another lunch we were told a story often repeated in Bolivia.
—Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told Senate Republicans at a Tuesday lunch that an extension out to September, known as a continuing resolution, is now the likeliest option to handle a March 14 shutdown deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
Noun
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Soon after, Natalie and Andrew met the journalists for dinner to give their version of the story.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards gathered Tuesday night at the Academy Museum for a dinner and to keep up the annual tradition of taking a class photo of the year’s contenders.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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The discount celebrates 50 years of breakfast menu items, and arrives as an avian flu crisis pushes US egg prices to record highs.—
Alena Botros,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Million of birds have been culled since December amid infections among egg-laying hens from California to Iowa, causing grocery stores to limit purchases and breakfast chains including Waffle House and Denny's to add surcharges to orders with eggs.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Aim to snack on low-carb options like cucumbers, bell peppers, cheese, coconut yogurt, pecans or walnuts.—
Heather Sandison, Contributor,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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People who snack in the midmorning and afternoon may have a higher intake of fruits and vegetables and see more significant weight loss than those who snack late at night.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2025
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There's a reason this chicken supper has graced Southern dinner tables for decades.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
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February’s supper is Lasagna Bolognese with focaccia garlic bread.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Geoffrey Zakarian The chef, restaurateur and Food Network host will host a fashion show and luncheon with Margaret Zakarian Feb. 21 at at Bal Harbour Shop and host Sunday Brunch with Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro Feb. 23 at the Loews Miami Beach.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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The reason why an increasing number of brides choose to host a bridal luncheon, then?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perfumer Céline Barel blended Roman chamomile and cardamom with green magnolia leaf and light geranium to a result that’s more akin to a floral tea blend than a giftable bouquet.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even decaf coffee has caffeine and should be avoided, although decaf tea (such as chamomile) can be helpful for sleep, Gartenberg said.—
Khloe Quill,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fundraiser featured a buffet dinner and dessert station, as well as photo ops.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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As always, a buffet of delicious mysteries awaits us: What’s with the active shooter?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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