banqueting

Definition of banquetingnext
present participle of banquet
as in dining
to entertain with a fancy meal banqueted the returning troops at the military base

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Verb
  • Combine your lodging discount with water park passes (included with every stay) for maximum value, and check for seasonal Great Wolf Lodge deals that may include dining credits or attraction passes as well as room savings.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • Selena Gomez makes a glamorous appearance in London while dining at Gymkhana restaurant on May 15.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
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  • Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
    Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • Families with mothers in hijabs and giggling children sit alongside the neighborhood’s old guard and young transplants priced out of Brooklyn’s north, all feasting on great wheels of rashoosh (flatbread) and dishevelments of lamb.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Mosquitoes – most often Culex species – pick up the virus after feeding on infected birds.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 May 2026
  • Its cumulative perpetual volume runs into the trillions of dollars, and the fees feeding the Assistance Fund are real fees from real trading.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Verb
  • On that day, the game itself was overshadowed by a brotherhood within the sport, with both teams honoring Liam before the start of the championship match.
    Rick Ritter, CBS News, 19 May 2026
  • In April 2026, ten additional sites were added, including the Charles Young Center, honoring the brigadier general who was the highest-ranking Black officer of his era.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
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  • The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.
    Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.
    Neil Vora, Time, 22 May 2026
  • Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.
    FMG Studios, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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“Banqueting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banqueting. Accessed 25 May. 2026.

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