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Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told Senate Republicans at a Tuesday lunch that an extension out to September, known as a continuing resolution, is now the likeliest option to handle a March 14 shutdown deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Image At yet another lunch we were told a story often repeated in Bolivia.
—Danielle Pergament Nick Ballón, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told Senate Republicans at a Tuesday lunch that an extension out to September, known as a continuing resolution, is now the likeliest option to handle a March 14 shutdown deadline, according to a source familiar with the meeting.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
The group lunched at Mount Ceder, watching a herd of goats frolic in the heat in their pastoral landscape that led to massive, slanted steeps in the distance.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Last night at a London screening of her forthcoming film, Nosferatu, Depp embraced her inner lady who lunches—and her Chanel contract—in a set from the French label’s pre-fall 2024 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch
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Soon after, Natalie and Andrew met the journalists for dinner to give their version of the story.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nominees for the 97th Academy Awards gathered Tuesday night at the Academy Museum for a dinner and to keep up the annual tradition of taking a class photo of the year’s contenders.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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But McDonald's has no plans to add an egg fee and is expanding its breakfast menu and offering a deal on Egg McMuffins this Sunday.—
Axios,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Million of birds have been culled since December amid infections among egg-laying hens from California to Iowa, causing grocery stores to limit purchases and breakfast chains including Waffle House and Denny's to add surcharges to orders with eggs.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pandas and Tasty Bamboo There are over 1,000 species of bamboo, though pandas only snack on about 25 of them.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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Stone posed for photographers (and snacked on a bucket of popcorn) while wearing a custom red, floor-length Louis Vuitton gown, which had two pockets filled with the treat as well.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The weather is also wonderful during tulip season, so more time can be spent outdoors exploring, enjoying an al fresco supper or evening strolls.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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This supper comes together in under an hour and is great to serve with rice or mashed potatoes for scooping up all of the extra gravy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2025
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The official pre-Oscars nomination celebration and the annual class photo are generally held during a glam Beverly Hills Hilton luncheon, which was rescheduled to the dinner at the Academy's Museum of Motion Pictures due to the devastating January Los Angeles wildfires.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Fashion Show: Newcomers of Central Florida’s spring luncheon features club members modeling Dillard’s styles and accessories.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Perfumer Céline Barel blended Roman chamomile and cardamom with green magnolia leaf and light geranium to a result that’s more akin to a floral tea blend than a giftable bouquet.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Cathay celebrates its roots with plenty of Asian favorites to choose from, including Hong Kong–style milk tea, egg tarts, and noodle soups.—
Chris Dong,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The fundraiser featured a buffet dinner and dessert station, as well as photo ops.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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As always, a buffet of delicious mysteries awaits us: What’s with the active shooter?—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Lunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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