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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
Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
Hydration and nutrition: the summer balancing act From park picnics to airport meals, summer can be a nutritional minefield.
—Sonal Nain
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cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Noun
There’s even a specific word, hanami, tied to the custom of picnicking beneath the cherry trees.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Verb
For a more casual outdoor party, like a brunch or picnic, look for weather-friendly pieces like a breezy sundress or a jumpsuit made from lightweight materials like cotton or linen.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
Hydration and nutrition: the summer balancing act From park picnics to airport meals, summer can be a nutritional minefield.
—Sonal Nain
alex Backus
cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Verb
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But when either snacking on regular bone-in rodents or a calcium-rich diet, snake cell crypts featured plenty of calcium, phosphorus, and iron spheroids.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
9 July 2025
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Abi Ferris was up bright and early June 13 snacking on a small charcuterie of apples, cheese and hummus while her mom, Nicole Ferris, braided her hair.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the kumbaya vibes, Santa Monica High was hardly a post-racial utopia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Socialism is generally considered to be a Marxist utopia where the people, meaning the government, control the means of production.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Be sure to bake this cake in a pan that can go under the broiler.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Funnel cakes cost $12 to $20, with individual prices depending on the toppings.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated July 16,
Sacbee.com,
16 July 2025
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Back on land, the lovebirds shared a kiss while dining at the famous Lo Scoglio restaurant for lunch.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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That continued on Wednesday evening, when one couple dined in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary and another used this dinner as an excuse to go out for one of the first times since having a baby.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
17 July 2025
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For those seeking relaxation with a partner, the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers restorative services lead by cardiologist Dr. Martin G. Bloom.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
24 July 2025
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There are a series of pools in different temperatures, a Finnish sauna, Eucalyptus and essential oil steam rooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor relaxation areas with fireplaces.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Guests can partake in interactive workshops and engage with local community members invited for their knowledge of local craftsmanship and sustainability.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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For those looking to enjoy more stillness, guests can partake in a beginner yoga session or unwind in the hammock lounge, taking in the sounds of chirping birds and the earthy smells of the woodlands.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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