as in restaurants
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
we'll just grab a quick hamburger at the local diner
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Recent Examples of diners
Studies show that digital prompts influence tipping behavior by nudging diners toward higher percentages, while also contributing to tipping fatigue and social pressure.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Nobu diners can overlook the Stadium 2 court, capturing tennis action while dining at one of the more luxurious options on a tennis site.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Mainly, Italian American food was already so beloved that diners paid to eat there even when the food was mid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
But soon, diners who crave the comfort fare at the cozy Brewers Hill nook won’t be limited to daytime hours.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Cramer said companies that might’ve had their businesses disrupted by the weather – like airlines that had to cancel flights and restaurants that missed out on diners who didn’t want to drive in the snow – do not hold significant influence over the S&P 500.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
To be eligible, diners must be a CharClub member and present a VIP invitation.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 22 Jan. 2026
January is a month when many restaurants promote low-fat, low-calorie, nonalcoholic choices for diners with new year’s resolutions to eat healthy.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Luckily for fans, the counter is often filled with solo diners who slurp fast, opening up a stool for another diner.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Nobu diners can overlook the Stadium 2 court, capturing tennis action while dining at one of the more luxurious options on a tennis site.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Mainly, Italian American food was already so beloved that diners paid to eat there even when the food was mid.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
But soon, diners who crave the comfort fare at the cozy Brewers Hill nook won’t be limited to daytime hours.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Cramer said companies that might’ve had their businesses disrupted by the weather – like airlines that had to cancel flights and restaurants that missed out on diners who didn’t want to drive in the snow – do not hold significant influence over the S&P 500.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
To be eligible, diners must be a CharClub member and present a VIP invitation.
—Teresa Stepzinski, Florida Times-Union, 22 Jan. 2026
January is a month when many restaurants promote low-fat, low-calorie, nonalcoholic choices for diners with new year’s resolutions to eat healthy.
—Fielding Buck, Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Luckily for fans, the counter is often filled with solo diners who slurp fast, opening up a stool for another diner.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diners
restaurants
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Dining options will encompass numerous restaurants and bars, including the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a lobby lounge tradition that has anchored Waldorf Astoria properties since the original New York hotel.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soda drinkers have been experimenting with mash-ups for decades — ever since fast-food restaurants moved soda machines out from behind the counter and gave customers free rein to mix their own drinks, Tofel said.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Diners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diners. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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