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as in tables
a list of foods served at or available for a meal
the menu at the fancy restaurant listed many dishes that I had never heard of
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
checked the menu of available books
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as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
a nine-course menu that consisted of pocket-size portions of the chef's specialties
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Italian, Mexican and Asian menus are available.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
The space shuttle program in particular allowed for bigger menus and more onboard preparation capabilities, NASA officials said.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
At Luckybee Kitchen, menus change with the seasons.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The personal and profound menus of Quiñones-Pittman.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The daily lunch and dinner menus are expansive, but the real draw here is its buffet-style Sunday brunch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In-flight opulence includes unlimited caviar, Bulgari amenity kits, and keepsake menus.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
His menus also consisted of fish, egg whites and high-fiber foods.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Italian, Mexican and Asian menus are available.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2026
The space shuttle program in particular allowed for bigger menus and more onboard preparation capabilities, NASA officials said.
—Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
At Luckybee Kitchen, menus change with the seasons.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The personal and profound menus of Quiñones-Pittman.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The daily lunch and dinner menus are expansive, but the real draw here is its buffet-style Sunday brunch.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In-flight opulence includes unlimited caviar, Bulgari amenity kits, and keepsake menus.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
His menus also consisted of fish, egg whites and high-fiber foods.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for menus
Noun
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Sewing machines hummed, scissors snipped, patterns stretched across the tables.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The potluck tables are filled with baked beans, potato salad, bars and brownies.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Rand McNally Road Atlas and Vacation Guide -- The Essential Atlas-Guide to America’s Vacation Destinations -- lists in its index thousands of towns, villages and cities in the Western Hemisphere.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The former Northeastern University standout was ranked outside all of the major top 100 prospect lists and was described by Baseball America’s scouting report as someone who projects as a back-end starter.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Eating small frequent meals and snacks can help spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As part of the multiyear deal, the NFL and NFLPA will give Fanatics Collectibles the rights to use official team logos, names, marks, helmet designs and uniforms, as well as official NFL branding for cards and packaging.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Children line the parade routes and hold out their hands to ask nazarenos for candies and devotional cards with images of their brotherhood's statues.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The recent wave of quantum listings comes at a tumultuous time for global markets, as conflict in the Middle East roils investor confidence, especially in risky, speculative assets like quantum companies.—
Dylan Butts,Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Across most cultures and cuisines, bread remains a daily staple.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Rice, beans, and protein form the base of both cuisines.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Menus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menus. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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