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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
In the few years the two have lived together, Zarco has mainly stuck to the same four meals: beef, salmon, chicken thighs or sausage served with rice or vegetables.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Some meal kits send you premade meals, while others send ingredients paired with recipes, and a few more are grocery delivery services.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
My weeknight move for making satiating meals in shockingly little time is the other other white meat—cheese.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
The warm light shining from the windows of the food truck was a beacon in the dark, de-energized neighborhood, welcoming anyone looking to commiserate over a hot meal and talk through the devastation surrounding them.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
Some meal kits send you premade meals, while others send ingredients paired with recipes, and a few more are grocery delivery services.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 16 Jan. 2025
My weeknight move for making satiating meals in shockingly little time is the other other white meat—cheese.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, 15 Jan. 2025
The warm light shining from the windows of the food truck was a beacon in the dark, de-energized neighborhood, welcoming anyone looking to commiserate over a hot meal and talk through the devastation surrounding them.
—Mel Buer, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
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Then there are secret menus, items that only insiders can recommend, never written out in any official capacity but known by the people who know.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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Photo Gallery: McDonald’s in more than 55 countries An award-winning food photographer experienced firsthand how McDonald’s incorporates local flavors into its menu items.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Momofuku Noodle Bar The East Village Momofuku Noodle Bar location is offering a three course, prix-fixe dinner for $70 per person.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The evening transitioned seamlessly into dinner and dancing, with the château’s grand interiors providing the perfect backdrop.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The governor’s office released the phone-ban bill a day after Hochul announced her intention to restrict the devices for the entire school day, including during lunch and free periods.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Head up for lunch or dinner throughout the week or catch a DJ set or concert in the late afternoon on the weekends. 10 of 30 Sip French spirits at Le Syndicat.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The poultry companies provide the baby chicks and the feed to the farmers, who raise the birds according to the integrator’s exacting specifications.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The duo were both bundled up for cold weather at the Pelican Golf Club, which is located in Belleair, Fla. The social media post marked Connor's first on his Instagram feed since April 2023.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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For years, Michigan losses felt like funerals and John Cooper was the caterer at the repast.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Nick naturally shakes it off by enjoying a late-night repast of shawarma with Donnie, one of so many instances of the actors dining in the film that craft services probably wasn’t necessary.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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After the supper is over, the crew sticks around to cook the meal again, this time enjoying it together.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2025
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Conversation over the supper table was always lively, our mother Mary very much held her own, meanwhile, David was ready with a reference book to look up something that was being disputed.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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