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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
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Jermaine changed back into the alien costume and grabbed a pink picnic blanket.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 31 July 2024
The market also is next to Marina Bay, a large grassy expanse for picnicking near the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
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Noun
Climate & Environment For Subscribers A bear crashed a picnic and swiped at a woman’s leg.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Jermaine changed back into the alien costume and grabbed a pink picnic blanket.
—As Told To James Factora, Them, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
While the nearby Pyramid Lake gets a lot of love with Angelenos and allows for dogs to swim in the water, this low-key lake right outside L.A. near Six Flags Magic Mountain is the perfect spot to come out and picnic for the day.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 31 July 2024
The market also is next to Marina Bay, a large grassy expanse for picnicking near the Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
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Balcony doors are flung open to the salty Mediterranean breeze.Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Though assembly isn’t exactly a breeze, the tree looks great in a room full of houseplants, and the individual branches can be popped in or out depending on your or your cats’ preferences—there are enough to cover the whole tree, or just partially, as my cats Circe and Scylla prefer.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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The grounds attract other wildlife too, like warthogs who try to snack on leftover giraffe pellets.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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With an array of traditional plates and even a charcuterie add-on (for those eager to snack before the big meal), this department store is your one-stop shop for your spread this year.Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Psychedelic enthusiasts have long hoped that widespread acceptance of the drugs would usher in utopia.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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The town was an intentional community or planned utopia incorporated by Spiritualists in Western New York in 1879.Marissa C. Rhodes / Made by History, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024
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Add the honey to granola for a tantalizing edge, and use the syrup to brush atop cakes or amp up a cocktail.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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This week, Gardner prepared her famous spaghetti alongside some salad and cake for her friends.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As prices crept up at these restaurants, which are intended to provide an affordable night out for families, consumers instead opted to stay home or dine at restaurants offering value deals.Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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White Castle is offering free combo meals to veterans and active-duty military members who dine at participating restaurants.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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At Rosewood, rest and relaxation is also at the top of the menu.Rebekah Evans, The Week UK, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Extra innings Fans routinely arrive at Es Con Field Hokkaido well before the first pitch to partake in pre-game festivities.Oliver Horovitz, contributor, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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During the spring 2025 season, several labels partook in the free-spirited fad, including Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant.Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
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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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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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