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Recent Examples of cookout
Arriving in February, the motivational anthem took over nightclubs, cookouts and locker room celebrations.
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
The commander of Apollo 15, Scott walked on the moon, returned to Earth, and a few days later was feted by his neighbors at a welcome-home cookout.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep your menu simple or opt for a cookout to save food costs and don't be shy about asking for help.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Haggard, 39, was living with his mother on Winthrop Circle and invited family members over for a cookout on the night of the shooting, his attorney, Ryan Beck, said during opening statements.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2024
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Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025
The commander of Apollo 15, Scott walked on the moon, returned to Earth, and a few days later was feted by his neighbors at a welcome-home cookout.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
Keep your menu simple or opt for a cookout to save food costs and don't be shy about asking for help.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Haggard, 39, was living with his mother on Winthrop Circle and invited family members over for a cookout on the night of the shooting, his attorney, Ryan Beck, said during opening statements.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookout
Noun
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Cooper complimented The Shed's cooks for being great at barbecue competitions and the restaurant service industry.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Griffin’s loved ones remember him as a homebody and a sharp dresser who loved the Kansas City Chiefs, old Cadillac cars, barbecues and spending time with family, the obituary reads.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stir, drizzle with another 1 teaspoon olive oil and roast for 5 more minutes or until tender and lightly browned.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Book now The perfect pairing: For a high-low pairing, go for a red Beaujolais with thick-cut fries and saffron mayo.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the seafood lover: Reserve a spot at Fog Harbor Fish House and try their crab ravioli, halibut with lobster cream sauce, mussel fries and more.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookout. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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