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Recent Examples of potluck
Participants from throughout Northwest Indiana gathered on Thursday to dine together at a potluck dinner, to promote social justice and to build strong communities.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The bags are the perfect size for a day trip to the beach, packing up goodies for a picnic, bringing treats to a potluck, or even stopping by the grocery store.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Block parties can include potlucks, barbecues, ice cream socials, outdoor games or any other activity that brings neighbors together.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
With upcoming summer family gatherings, potlucks to attend, and last-minute friend get-togethers, an easy, no-fuss wardrobe is essential.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
The bags are the perfect size for a day trip to the beach, packing up goodies for a picnic, bringing treats to a potluck, or even stopping by the grocery store.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Block parties can include potlucks, barbecues, ice cream socials, outdoor games or any other activity that brings neighbors together.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 2 June 2025
With upcoming summer family gatherings, potlucks to attend, and last-minute friend get-togethers, an easy, no-fuss wardrobe is essential.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
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The coast’s only public beach is Pine Island Park, a 3-acre park on white sand shores equipped with picnic shelters, barbecue grills, a playground, volleyball courts, and an observation deck overlooking the Gulf.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, pool, private beach, shuttle beach service, spa, fitness center, kid’s club Insider’s Tip: Have the chef prepare you a picnic to enjoy in the gardens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
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Outside, the grounds stretch into tiered gardens, a pool deck, a fire pit lounge and a barbecue area primed for golden-hour gatherings.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Father’s Day can sometimes seem like an afterthought in the late-spring holiday lineup: third place behind Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, a mere warm-up barbecue before the Fourth of July.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Summertime means the re-emergence of plenty of fun things: trips to the beach or pool, outdoor brunches and cookouts with family and friends.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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Fairmount Park was busy during the day, according to Philadelphia ABC station WPVI, as families and members of the community gathered for Memorial Day cookouts and barbecues.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
27 May 2025
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Every day, members of the kibbutz gathered in a banquet hall to hear updates about neighbors who had been kidnapped or murdered or were still missing.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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While attending a state banquet during their visit, the Dutch royals gave President Pavel and his wife the Order of the Dutch Lion and the Order of the Royal Household. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The restaurant served a Kunming-style roast duck, a variation of Peking duck from China.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Some studies show that the antioxidants are preserved at the highest levels when medium coffee roast varieties are brewed for around three minutes.31 9.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Spread out bread and bake until golden and crisp, 9 to 12 minutes.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Without removing muffin tray; reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake until a wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean, about 12 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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This recipe goes from brunch to dinner, just make sure to leave out the ice for serving individually.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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Special guest Dat Nguyen, the first Vietnamese NFL player, will be at the dinner.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
14 June 2025
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According to Rambling’s East Coast sources, the usually bustling Long Island clambake enclave — where everyone from Steven Spielberg to Paul McCartney to Brooke Shields owns sprawling properties — is suffering from its sleepiest season in recent memory.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2025
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The coast of Maine is my idea of what summertime is all about, from clambakes on the rocky shore to falling asleep to the sound of seagulls.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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