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Recent Examples of cookout
The cookout is taking place in the parking lot of Curiel’s commissary, at 2258 California St., which services his restaurants, including Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcaleria Alma, Alteño and Mar Bella Boqueria, De Leon said.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The concept is easy to recreate at home and is perfect for game day, brunch or a cookout or a cookout, with pairings such as waffles with multiple syrups, chicken wings served with a trio of sauces, or soft pretzels with everything from beer cheese to French onion dip, according to Southern Living.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
After getting together to skate, Phillip Frankland Lee and his friend Neen Williams would have cookouts making cheeseburger and fries for their friends and families.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
The concept is easy to recreate at home and is perfect for game day, brunch or a cookout or a cookout, with pairings such as waffles with multiple syrups, chicken wings served with a trio of sauces, or soft pretzels with everything from beer cheese to French onion dip, according to Southern Living.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The family-friendly three-day festival that starts Friday, March 6, will also include a carnival, a concert on the water, cardboard boat races, Wyland art lessons, a clam chowder cookout, and much more.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
After getting together to skate, Phillip Frankland Lee and his friend Neen Williams would have cookouts making cheeseburger and fries for their friends and families.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cookout
Noun
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Texas barbecue joints do make for good photos by famous folks.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
24 Mar. 2026
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The comedians aren’t allowed to laugh, but they are allowed to (proverbially, at least) cook, roast, and skewer each other relentlessly in the name of breaking.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sadly, the fry wasn’t that crispy, and the cheese sauce wasn’t really worth anything.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The panko is fresh, staff fry at two different temperatures, and the oil is a secret house blend.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The episode on Massachusetts encompasses clambakes and heroin.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The event features cycling, running and walking races from Boston to the Cape along with clambakes and a concert.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Cookout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cookout. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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