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a place where people get food at a counter and carry it to a table for eating
The restaurant resembled a school cafeteria.
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Recent Examples of cafeterias
And in years past, teams have upgraded locker rooms and cafeterias and other elements of their buildings and operations based on these results.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
But good guidance can help families and school cafeterias make better choices.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
According to documents shared with the city, the warehouse will include holding areas, gyms and recreational spaces, courtroom facilities, intake areas, cafeterias, laundry facilities, on-site health services and a gun range.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The facility is also planned to have holding areas, gyms, recreational spaces, cafeterias, a gun range, and other services.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
But good guidance can help families and school cafeterias make better choices.
—Bob Rommel, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
According to documents shared with the city, the warehouse will include holding areas, gyms and recreational spaces, courtroom facilities, intake areas, cafeterias, laundry facilities, on-site health services and a gun range.
—Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
The facility is also planned to have holding areas, gyms, recreational spaces, cafeterias, a gun range, and other services.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
On top of all that, there were cuts and closures that affected a variety of NASA facilities, libraries, cafeterias, visitor centers, and more.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafeterias
restaurants
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Major renovations were completed in 2025, which saw the lobby and majority of the rooms upgraded, plus the addition of new restaurants including high-end Indian eatery Mahika.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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April 25 features 90 musical performances inside restaurants, bars, and coffee houses along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue from University Heights on the West through Normal Heights, and into parts of Kensington.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Cafeterias.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cafeterias. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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