as in breezes
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 picnics
Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there really are BDSM biker gangs hosting afternoon picnics with serving boys tied spread-eagled on a buffet table.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s how Braddy and his siblings grew to love the Everglades, where the family would fish, hunt and have picnics.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
But for most people, 24 hours or less of ice retention is plenty for picnics, beach days, or backyard gatherings.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
For family picnics, pack your favorite foods and claim a spot on the grass.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
The property has known picnics, parties, long conversations and baptisms.
—Abrielle Kate Maddison, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there really are BDSM biker gangs hosting afternoon picnics with serving boys tied spread-eagled on a buffet table.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s how Braddy and his siblings grew to love the Everglades, where the family would fish, hunt and have picnics.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
But for most people, 24 hours or less of ice retention is plenty for picnics, beach days, or backyard gatherings.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
For family picnics, pack your favorite foods and claim a spot on the grass.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.
—Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The couple has now lived next door to Manitoba Park for over a year and often visit for walks and picnics together.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The hotel’s concierge will also be happy to set up outdoor excursions, including visits to Everglades National Park, bike rides and picnics in the park.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnics
Noun
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Instead of windows, the rooms have floor-to-ceiling shutters to let in the ocean breezes.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Why Seedlings Need to Be Hardened Off Indoor seedlings are cultivated in a sheltered environment where they’re protected from harsh winds, bright sunlight, and cool spring breezes.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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King cakes are baked without a center and have a small, plastic baby figurine in the middle.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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But there, his entremets, breakfast pastries, cakes, and chocolates come with a high price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Busy Philipps partakes in a Zumba class in New York City over the weekend.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Khabouth, who has met Bichette, says that roughly half the team regularly dines at Animl, which sits just a block and a half from the stadium, often stopping by after games.—
Denny Alfonso,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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As the director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, in Avondale, Maynard often dines in neighborhoods close to work, including Northside and Clifton.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Jenner eats a bowl of pomegranate seeds while wearing an ultra plunging covered in them.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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What else eats breakfast that competes with strategy?—
Marissa Andrada,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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How the economy fares in the coming months will play an outsize role in determining whether the Democrats can build on their electoral success in 2025 and seize control of one or both chambers of Congress.—
Gavin J. Quinton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Indeed, the homogenization of taste, caused in part by streaming platforms, social media feeds and online algorithms, means that people – even VICs, for all their wealth – often want the same things.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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This easy breakfast recipe feeds 12 with no need for standing over the stove or flipping.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nothing refreshes a bedroom as quickly as a new coat of paint.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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When Billboard refreshes its rankings in a few days, Megadeth will almost certainly launch within the top 10 on multiple rosters.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Picnics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnics. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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