as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
monks taking their evening repast in silence
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Recent Examples of repast
Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Nick naturally shakes it off by enjoying a late-night repast of shawarma with Donnie, one of so many instances of the actors dining in the film that craft services probably wasn’t necessary.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
When the repast was over, diners were invited to toss their plates, glasses, and silverware into the trench, which was then filled in with dirt.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Nov. 2024
Linger long enough over this memorable repast and there’s likely to be a discussion about what everyone’s favorite sweet ended up on the top of the list.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Verb
For years, Michigan losses felt like funerals and John Cooper was the caterer at the repast.
—Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Nick naturally shakes it off by enjoying a late-night repast of shawarma with Donnie, one of so many instances of the actors dining in the film that craft services probably wasn’t necessary.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
When the repast was over, diners were invited to toss their plates, glasses, and silverware into the trench, which was then filled in with dirt.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Nov. 2024
Linger long enough over this memorable repast and there’s likely to be a discussion about what everyone’s favorite sweet ended up on the top of the list.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for repast
Noun
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Fast food is a a type of dining from restaurants selling quick, convenient meals, World Food and Wine says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Here’s what Texas employees need to know about rest periods, meal breaks and your rights on the clock.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Verb
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
Fanny Guénon des Mesnards,
Architectural Digest,
18 Jan. 2025
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The West Hollywood 24/7 drive-in has 80 Tesla charging stations and serves classic American diner food — biscuits and gravy, burgers, fries, tuna melts and milkshakes, to name a few of its menu items.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
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The Sardine Factory If the expansive seafood menu or the Michelin recognition at the Sardine Factory doesn’t impress you, then the conservatory-style dining room just might.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Verb
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In the future, Musk's employees could be among the Bastrop-area residents, tourists and others feasting at one of Austin's most famous homegrown restaurants, Chuy's Tex-Mex, with its enchiladas, tacos, queso and signature creamy jalapeño dressing.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Are Miami’s edge rushers that good, ready to feast on the rest of the NFL?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Three seats down, a group who just stepped off their boat at the next-door marina might be dining Jimmy Buffett-style – cheeseburgers and margaritas.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
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
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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Here is how Holmes has fared against current Padres: Padres RHP Yu Darvish (0-3, 9.18 ERA) Darvish is four starts into his return from the elbow injury that sidelined him to start the year.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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While there is much excitement building at Delaware and Missouri State, as there should be, here is a look at how programs elevating to the FBS the past decade have fared.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
29 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
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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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