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Recent Examples of potluck
The Host Should Take the Lead on Organization A danger of hosting a potluck is the risk of multiple people bringing the same dish.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In one case, a potluck luncheon among co-workers was hastily canceled for fear it would be seen as a way to promote cultural diversity.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
Even when, as during an onstage number during one of the film’s several potlucks (a Midwestern tradition Patterson relishes in here), the group sounds more like the indie band Beirut than traditional bluegrass.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2025
Serve it at your next potluck, barbecue, or gameday watch party, and wait for the compliments to roll in.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In one case, a potluck luncheon among co-workers was hastily canceled for fear it would be seen as a way to promote cultural diversity.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
Noun
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Afterwards, the Folded Hills Winery Farmstead has a great spot for a picnic.—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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The village is surrounded by walking trails, a yoga deck, and a community picnic area.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use it to sunbathe or for outdoor barbecues with friends.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
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The open-faced turkey sandwich, usually served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions, alongside barbecue, bourbon, and burgoo.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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In Hard Truths, the Mother’s Day scene in the kitchen after the cemetery scene is a bit like the cookout scene, in that way.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
21 Jan. 2025
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Arriving in February, the motivational anthem took over nightclubs, cookouts and locker room celebrations.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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City staff members had recommended the commission revoke the Palms’ CUP because of violations such as not keeping regular restaurant hours and appearing to operate almost exclusively as a banquet hall.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then a banker drops dead after a banquet given by the owner of the artifact, a young student is killed, and Dee and Lao become concerned that the deaths are part of a bigger conspiracy.—
Yvonne Zipp,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 Apr. 2025
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Stir, drizzle with another 1 teaspoon olive oil and roast for 5 more minutes or until tender and lightly browned.—
Yakir Levy,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Eggs can play an essential role in the structure, volume, color, hydration and flavor of our bakes.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Our first question is about the key ingredient of this bake: pistachios.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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For the Minimalist x Sophia Roe S.R Collection ceramic dinner plates $320 NET-A-PORTER This set of four ceramic, dishwasher-safe dinner plates are heirloom-worthy.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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About once a month, the speakeasy hosts a dinner event where guests are invited to eat, drink and pick owner and master mixologist Stefan Huebner’s brain about the fascinating world of spirits.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2025
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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools.—
Esther Carlstone,
Parents,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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