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as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Bocce ball Bocce ball is the go-to game for a family gathering or picnic and is ideal for the park or the lawn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Spend an afternoon exploring vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail; Kontokosta Winery in Greenpoint is the North Fork’s only waterfront winery, and Borghese Vineyard and Winery is the region’s oldest vineyard and a lovely place to picnic.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This isn’t just a local problem; the Astrophage are eating stars everywhere, like ants at an intergalactic picnic.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Bocce ball Bocce ball is the go-to game for a family gathering or picnic and is ideal for the park or the lawn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Couples picnicked in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
—Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Spend an afternoon exploring vineyards along the Long Island Wine Trail; Kontokosta Winery in Greenpoint is the North Fork’s only waterfront winery, and Borghese Vineyard and Winery is the region’s oldest vineyard and a lovely place to picnic.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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General Daily Insight for March 19, 2026 A crisp breeze is about to refresh our plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will climb into the mid-70s to low 80s in the afternoon under mostly sunny skies and balmy breezes.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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All of these items are easy to snack on while your guests work on their charm DIYs.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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Younger consumers tend to snack more throughout the day and eat smaller meals, said Maeve Webster, the president of culinary consulting firm Menu Matters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This exclusive, private-use retreat in a former fishing lodge by Hampshire’s River Test is a paradise for dry fly-fishing enthusiasts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the year-round warm weather also makes this place a paradise for golfers, who will have their pick of the lot from dozens of resorts and golf clubs offering championship courses designed by the greats, including Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The food and drink Guests discuss menu preferences in advance and an appropriate chef will be brought in accordingly to provide three meals a day, plus cakes at tea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to save room for the chocolate banana cake, and wash everything down with a cocktail or two.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Anthony says one set of regulars, a Texas family with their own plane, flies into the nearby airport, dines, and then heads home.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Open kitchens in part were designed to merge the two spaces, kitchens and dining rooms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Large pharma is mounting a comeback, and Pfizer seems poised to partake in the action.—
Jay Woods,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Just some of the famous stars to partake?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The player has to rebuild the world into a new utopia.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Maybe Atlanta is the perfect basketball utopia for Kuminga.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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