junketed

Definition of junketednext
past tense of junket
as in honored
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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Verb
  • Michael Patrick King will be honored at next month’s Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
  • When a union and management develop a routine or custom, there are expectations that routine or custom will be honored going forward.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This mountain lake sits 5,000 feet above sea level and is fed by glacial streams, giving it an iconic smooth surface and turquoise color.
    Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The people who keep us fed and look after our children and our parents.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The Cheers alum regaled how his mom showed up on set of Indecent Proposal squealing like a 16-year old in her fandom of Redford, who warmly received her.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026
  • While the team behind KPop Demon Hunters walked to the stage to accept the award for Best Motion Picture - Animated at the 2026 Golden Globes, announcers Marc Malkin and Kevin Frazier regaled the audience with facts about the film and its win.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Long considered lost — overlooked, neglected and nearly irretrievably altered over time — it was lovingly restored by designer Trina Turk and her late husband, Jonathan Skow, and recognized as an early Lautner in 2014.
    Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
  • While many businesses offer Valentine’s Day promotions or special events, the day is not officially recognized by the federal government.
    Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Junketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junketed. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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