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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
Gaines designed the color Gatherings with family meals and dinner parties in mind.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The Snack Wrap is available a la carte or as a combo meal, which includes two Snack Wraps, a medium fry and a drink of choice.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Incorporate it as a savory drink as part of a meal.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
That tracks with the general rhythm of a long-haul flight: meal service, lull, second meal, descent.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
The Snack Wrap is available a la carte or as a combo meal, which includes two Snack Wraps, a medium fry and a drink of choice.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Incorporate it as a savory drink as part of a meal.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
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The West Hollywood 24/7 drive-in has 80 Tesla charging stations and serves classic American diner food — biscuits and gravy, burgers, fries, tuna melts and milkshakes, to name a few of its menu items.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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Serafini, at 243 W. Broadway, offers a more upscale experience, with its menu focused on Italian and Southern fare.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Welcomed aboard with a chilled glass of white Port, settle in for your first dinner: crispy crab cakes, veal sirloin, and mini cheese boards, or nightly Viking staples—think Caesar salads and juicy Angus ribeye.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While suburban teachers can commute to a meeting and be home for dinner, rural affiliates must book hotels, rent vehicles, and use up personal days just to sit in a room where they are often outnumbered and politically outshouted.—
Jeremy Gosnell,
Baltimore Sun,
20 July 2025
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Coming soon will be a kids' menu with smaller portions, and a new lunch option to create a bowl with a choice of one base and one protein for around $8.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The fluid drape and elastic waistband offer that coveted combination of structure and ease — perfect for long lunches that turn into evening adventures.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Replace Instead of Remove: Listen to music or a podcast instead of scrolling through your feed.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The two returned to court in front of Judge Dawn Nichols at the Volusia County Courthouse at 10 a.m. with Hunter in the courtroom and Victorino present from a jailhouse feed.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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The repast was attended by dozens of Samir’s aunts, uncles, friends, and cousins, none of whom could tell a story about Samir without laughing at the memory of the funny, bubbly boy.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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There’s a trip to a department store for a fit check, a cameo at the ballet (just to tip the valet!), and a repast of steak, lobster, and champagne.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2025
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Pick up suppers like chicken pot pie, classic lasagna and coq au vin to enjoy later or snack on one of the homemade focaccia sandwiches and Splendora’s Gelato in store.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Lent ends on Holy Thursday, April 17, with a Mass representing Jesus' last supper.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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