1
as in eating
to take a meal
they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown
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2
as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
the advertising agency lavishly wines and dines prospective clients
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Recent Examples of dining
Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully paired food and wine experiences at the estate restaurant, with the option of dining indoors or on the scenic outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Fifteen people reported having symptoms after dining at an Auckland restaurant on Friday, June 12, according to the country's National Public Health Service, per New Zealand Herald.
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Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
With multiple TVs in each restaurant, Tanner’s is also the kind of place to catch a game while dining in.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
On Celebrity ships, the crew ensures singles feel comfortable from embarkation day onward, with a solo traveler gathering and orientation on the first day that often leads to vibing singles dining together throughout the voyage.
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Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Unlike plush rugs, jute is designed to stand up to everyday wear, making this 8-by-10-foot option a great choice for high-traffic spaces like living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully paired food and wine experiences at the estate restaurant, with the option of dining indoors or on the scenic outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
—
Peter St. Onge
updated June 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Fifteen people reported having symptoms after dining at an Auckland restaurant on Friday, June 12, according to the country's National Public Health Service, per New Zealand Herald.
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
With multiple TVs in each restaurant, Tanner’s is also the kind of place to catch a game while dining in.
—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
On Celebrity ships, the crew ensures singles feel comfortable from embarkation day onward, with a solo traveler gathering and orientation on the first day that often leads to vibing singles dining together throughout the voyage.
—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
23 June 2026
Unlike plush rugs, jute is designed to stand up to everyday wear, making this 8-by-10-foot option a great choice for high-traffic spaces like living rooms, dining rooms, and entryways.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dining
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Winners of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest have eaten a total of 2,541 famous franks, give or take a few, since the contest began in 1982.
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This can include water features with turtles or frogs, bird feeders that attract insect-eating birds like cardinals and chickadees, or keeping chickens.
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The company could use an electric smelter to melt and purify the iron before feeding it into Gary’s existing oxygen furnaces or into the kind of electric arc furnace already built in Arkansas.
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Performance increasingly hinges on the judgment exercised inside Monday-morning investment committees, not on the size of the funnel feeding them.
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
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Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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In October 2024, the OnlyFans hair creator shared sweet throwback photos of her eldest son, Donnie, honoring his 10th birthday.
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The capsule installation was part of a joint ceremony with the unveiling of a park marker honoring patriots.
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Kohl’s was once a retail darling, carving out market share as a department store catering to the middle-income American consumer with coupons and deals that drove loyalty.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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“Dining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dining. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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