1
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
Suhasini Raj, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Attendees should feel free to pack lunch to picnic with friends and family.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Choose from day or evening car excursions — the Volvo Local Attractions Test Drive guide outlines scenic drives, hiking and picnic areas, vineyards, breweries and distilleries, as well as historical and educational stops.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Others are taking a stroll or picnicking on the grass, out in the open to enjoy the spring sunshine.
—Suhasini Raj, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Attendees should feel free to pack lunch to picnic with friends and family.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Verb
The bilingual Mass will be followed by an outdoor picnic.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Choose from day or evening car excursions — the Volvo Local Attractions Test Drive guide outlines scenic drives, hiking and picnic areas, vineyards, breweries and distilleries, as well as historical and educational stops.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Verb
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In that case, a good plan is to visit a pick-your-own farm at the start of the season, said Collette—then store them in the freezer for easy snacking all summer long.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
21 July 2025
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Before dishing up dinner, Jennifer, from Michigan, noticed that her son, Remington, was snacking on an awful lot of salt-and-vinegar chips.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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There’s no such thing as a Californian utopia in fantasy or reality (and certainly not one where the likes of Gov. Gavin Newsom is in charge).—
Robin Epley,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
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Afp | Getty Images Chinese car brands are rapidly making inroads in Europe’s EV utopia Since the first delivery of an MG car to Norway in January 2020, Chinese electric vehicle brands have gone on to capture a combined market share of roughly 10%.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Pistachio cream cake, blood orange chocolate pecan tarts, warm apple tart, dark chocolate mouse torte, cheesecake, and strawberry champagne sponge cake offer sweet punctuation to each meal.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Make sure to order: Polenta crab cake, tom zap (pork in Thai herb broth ), gang massaman (Thai coconut curry with carrots, potatoes, onions and peanuts), pad cha (spicy catfish with bamboo shoots, young green peppers and bell peppers in a very hot and spicy herb garlic sauce).—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The resort’s restaurant, Pointe 49 Kitchen and Bar, has dining indoors and out with views over the pool to the lake and mountains beyond.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Situated between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, this small city of 48,000-plus has plenty of shops, dining, and live music to keep people of all ages entertained.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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For those seeking relaxation with a partner, the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers restorative services lead by cardiologist Dr. Martin G. Bloom.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
24 July 2025
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There are a series of pools in different temperatures, a Finnish sauna, Eucalyptus and essential oil steam rooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor relaxation areas with fireplaces.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy and Mercedes partakes in media obligations in the paddock during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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There’s no camping within the park, but visitors are welcome to partake in everything from swimming and hiking to fishing, boating, and beachcombing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
Verb
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The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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