as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
monks taking their evening repast in silence
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Recent Examples of repast
Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
These inventions don’t just cross cultures, expanding the flavors available for our morning repast.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Does the next table at dinner insist on getting drunk and having a raucous repast every evening?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2023
The work accelerated during Ramadan, the holy month when Muslims traditionally conduct a dawn-to-dusk fast broken by what in normal times would be a sumptuous repast.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Last Supper Museum in Douglas Boasting over 2,500 depictions of the legendary repast, The Last Supper Museum America Inc. houses an extensive collection of artworks, replicas and memorabilia inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's renowned mural.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024
These inventions don’t just cross cultures, expanding the flavors available for our morning repast.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Does the next table at dinner insist on getting drunk and having a raucous repast every evening?
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2023
The work accelerated during Ramadan, the holy month when Muslims traditionally conduct a dawn-to-dusk fast broken by what in normal times would be a sumptuous repast.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repast
Noun
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Bouillon also comes in convenient powdered form for seamless integration into your favorite meals.Rai Mincey, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.Averi Baudler, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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These men seem to devote most of their time to cultivating relationships with government officials and gang bosses in teahouses, karaoke parlors, and banqueting clubs.John Osburg, Foreign Affairs, 20 Apr. 2014
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Not to mention his three areas of focus: fine-tuning the menu and delivering products people want, ensuring that operations run smoothly at both peak and off-peak times and staying on the cutting edge of digital and AI innovations that are transforming food service.Doug Melville, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Other items joining the menu include: $5, $7, $9 Luxe Cravings Boxes Build Your Own Luxe Cravings Box Find your nearest Taco Bell here.Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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Dense residential neighborhoods and freeways sit directly beneath towering bluffs populated by mountain lions, which occasionally hop the fences of backyard swimming pools to feast on domestic cats and dogs.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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There, the bird joined bald eagles on nearby rocky cliffs to feast on spawning capelin, a type of small, oily fish that lives in northern waters.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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The Carters' other frugal tendencies included spending weekends dining with neighbors on paper plates with bargain-brand wine, and making their own yogurt, the Post wrote.Tom Huddleston Jr.,Sarah Berger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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And who better to dine with than the U.K.’s King Charles?Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 8 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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The thought occurred to me while watching One of Them Days, a likable buddy movie that has the exact contours and shaggy charm of a stoner comedy without ever getting around to partaking.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2025
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While the bar and server station escaped demerits, the rest of the operations didn't fare as well.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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But relegated to a fourth-line role, he’s fared relatively well.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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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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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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