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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
Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
The hotel grounds are a joy to walk around and the helpful reception staff can also organise picnics, vintage car rides and even moonlight walks.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
The beach town is known for its family-friendly pace, waterfront eateries, and tiki hut picnicking at the park.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
He was inspired to donate after being at a St. Joseph summer picnic fundraiser, looking up at the windows of the historic building.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
The hotel grounds are a joy to walk around and the helpful reception staff can also organise picnics, vintage car rides and even moonlight walks.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
The Granite Basin Recreation Area offers year-round recreation opportunities including hiking, horse riding, non-motorized boating, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking at the quiet spots by the water.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024
The beach town is known for its family-friendly pace, waterfront eateries, and tiki hut picnicking at the park.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
14 Jan. 2025
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The wind mode, however, adjusts to the breeze and neutralizes the crackle.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Big Smile Even the cutie Chi has to convince her mom that there's no bad time to snack on a candy cane.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Go early to get the best selection and make sure to order a couple extra treats, whether a cinnamon roll or an apple Danish, to snack on when those late-afternoon munchies hit.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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Major League Baseball has been going strong for a century and a half, and each team’s regular season lasts 162 games, yet the sport’s version of performance utopia — a perfect game — has only happened 24 times.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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People will dream of utopias rather than dystopias, imagining worlds where cooperation and care are at the forefront.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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On the menu are Chesapeake crab cakes, angus ribeye steak, and apple ice box terrine with sour cream ice cream and salted caramel, with wine to drink.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Even higher, at 3466 meters, have cake and coffee in the bistro in front of a window overlooking Mont Blanc.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Earlier notes often were penned with invitations to visit or dine at the White House or to relay information, which is what President John Adams did in a February 1801 letter to inform incoming President Thomas Jefferson about transportation.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of the game on Friday (Jan. 17), Swift was seen dining with her parents at Nobu Downtown in New York City, wearing a sleek all-black ensemble.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
18 Jan. 2025
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Progressive muscle relaxation: A technique that involves consciously tensing and then relaxing muscle groups one by one.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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That, combined with increasingly rare moments of relaxation, keeps our bodies constantly overstimulated.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Morikami is a center for Japanese culture and art where visitors can stroll through gardens, partake in a tea ceremony, and explore exhibits ranging from sculptures made with washi (Japanese paper) to woodblock prints.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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Each release is a passion project that pays tribute to another adventure that Hamilton has partaken in, which inspired a new rum.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.—
Plain Dealer guest writer,
cleveland.com,
19 July 2017
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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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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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