as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
a regale to honor the retiring Supreme Court justice
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as in to amuse
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco
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Recent Examples of regale
Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
This man should be sitting on his favorite rocking chair on his porch in Rehoboth, regaling his grandkids with stories from his 50 years in politics and working on his memoirs.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
But his announcement came at the end of a five-hour Q&A session when the legendary investor was as sharp as ever, recalling decades-old events and regaling the audience of around 40,000 at CHI Health Center Omaha with stories and advice.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The group went to dinner after the workout, where both sides remember regaling stories of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
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Verb
However, in just 60 minutes Charlotte can regale you with enough history—and a few unusual tales—to put the Scottish capital into context ahead of a four-day exploration, while painting a picture of what life was once like in this medieval city.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
This man should be sitting on his favorite rocking chair on his porch in Rehoboth, regaling his grandkids with stories from his 50 years in politics and working on his memoirs.
—Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
But his announcement came at the end of a five-hour Q&A session when the legendary investor was as sharp as ever, recalling decades-old events and regaling the audience of around 40,000 at CHI Health Center Omaha with stories and advice.
—Hank Tucker, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
The group went to dinner after the workout, where both sides remember regaling stories of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
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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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At a yearly selection dinner, the group decides which works will receive a portion of its funds and enter the museum’s permanent collection.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Former Chiefs wide receiver Gehrig Dieter has been amusing himself on social media with posts that are clearly designed to troll Kansas City fans.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
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Bugs are ubiquitous and range from amusing to annoying to downright game-breaking.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Nas will deliver a powerful set, and Doug E. Fresh will honor ESSENCE’s 55th anniversary with a performance of the ages.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Film Forum in New York City will be hosting a special retrospective to honor the late auteur, including the U.S. premieres of a slew of 4K restorations of Kurosawa’s most beloved films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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Local entertainers, from hip-hop artists to visual artists, entertained the crowd for four hours, showing off their talents.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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The day of 19th-century-style outdoor recreation will feature a variety of traditional lawn games that once entertained early Californians, such as wheelbarrow races, sack races and tug-of-war.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Many people also send donations to or place qurbani orders in Muslim countries to feed disadvantaged people.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Sprinkle cinnamon on the soil around your plants to discourage ants, earwigs, and other crawling pests from feeding on them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Noun
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This plate is a visual feast of crispy fries, Kalua pork and bulgogi, topped with a fried egg and furikake.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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History’s first American pope recalled that the Roman Catholic Church on Saturday marked a special feast day to pray for the church in China.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Family Eats, Cool Treats & Local Flavor Fuel your beach day with a seaside meal at local favorites like Beach House or Lucky Fish, where ocean breezes and family-friendly menus make dining a breeze.—
Rita Wells,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Infantino has appeared at Trump's rallies, dined with him at Davos, and even presented him with a replica of the FIFA Club World Cup trophy — now displayed in the Oval Office.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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