picnics 1 of 2

noun

plural of picnic
as in breezes
something that is easy to do this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot

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picnics

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verb

present tense third-person singular of picnic
as in snacks

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Recent Examples of picnics
Noun
The Sunday picnics stopped, as did the fruit-picking excursions and trips to the river. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 The gourmet experience extends outdoors too, and the hotel can arrange picnics in the shade of the yew trees. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026 The lawns and patio could accommodate picnics, games, farmers markets, small concerts and other community events. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The advantage is its lightweight design, which makes the cooler ideal for carrying to picnics and pool parties. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The temperature-regulating fabric, made from a blend of 65 percent cotton and 35 percent linen, is the perfect choice for any upcoming bridal or baby showers, picnics, or even as a cool swimsuit cover-up at the beach. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 The installation forms one part of Frogner Park, one of Oslo’s busiest recreational spaces, where monumental art sits alongside picnics, exercise, family outings and ordinary neighborhood life. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Watermelon, peaches, sweet corn, tomatoes, berries, zucchini, cucumbers and other fresh favorites become staples at poolside barbecues, family picnics and neighborhood cookouts. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 29 July 2026 At picnics and World Cup watch parties across the United States this summer, people have been reaching for bowls of chips and guacamole. — Jayash Paudel, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
  1. breezes
  2. partakes
  3. cakes
  4. dines
  5. eats
  6. fares
  7. feeds
  8. refreshes
Noun
  • Pleasant ocean breezes, uninterrupted horizons, and the sense of pure seclusion create space for profound clarity and calm.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Hit the Rooftop at The Stray Dog Head straight for the rooftop at The Stray Dog, a long‑running New Buffalo favorite for American comfort food, cold brews, and lake breezes.
    — Amy Bizzarri, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of breezes
Verb
  • Too many corn dogs, too little time The California State Fair partakes annually in a beloved all-American tradition, with an arguably more challenging twist.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • This mystery is critical to anyone who partakes in the digital world because multiplication is a foundational operation for computers.
    — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 13 July 2026
Definition of partakes
Noun
  • Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cakes
Verb
  • The cocktails are available to any guest who dines at Broken Shaker.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Every guest after the first 100 who dines in from Saturday through Monday can get a buy one, get one beef pepper rice.
    — Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Definition of dines
Verb
  • The current eats the sacrificial metal instead of the bridge.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Autumn eats and beers are on the menu at restaurants and breweries around the city, and nearby farms host weekend events with corn mazes, wagon rides, and other family fun.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of eats
Verb
  • As the actor who originated the role, Johnson fares a bit better as Maui, smirking and preening and repeatedly tossing Moana off her own boat in attempts to commandeer it for himself.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026
  • All of them are inheriting relatively stable situations at quarterback compared to some of last year’s first-timers, but innumerable factors will impact how each of them fares this season.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of fares
Verb
  • They accidentally get sucked into a portal that transports them to a fantastical world with a friendly weredog (Dave Franco) and a demon (Lea Salonga) that feeds on memories.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Boscagli finds Pascal Gross, who feeds the ball into the feet of Wieffer, who can then pass to Diego Gomez.
    — Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of feeds
Verb
  • The coupon refreshes daily in the Wendy's app, allowing customers to redeem it each day during the promotion.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is less frozen-in-time theme hotel and more modern luxury resort, and the latest room refreshes and restaurant additions have gotten it almost there.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshes

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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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