dine

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as in to regale
to entertain with a fancy meal the advertising agency lavishly wines and dines prospective clients

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Recent Examples of dine De Niro, who had dined with Belushi earlier in the evening and was also staying at the Chateau Marmont, also reportedly stopped by the comedian’s bungalow in the early morning hours of March 5. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 The 18-foot interior length leaves plenty of space for a living area with cozy seating and a table or kitchen island for dining with a view. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 In episode three, while dining at a restaurant with the cast, Goddard is asked to join a table with Leviston, her best friend Gary, Johnson, and a friend to the show Kenea Danair. Keydra Manns, Essence, 27 Feb. 2025 Business Premier Luxe is a new addition to our offering, providing customers enhanced privacy with a closing door and space for two people to dine together at the front of business class. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dine
Verb
  • Eating it: Some folks spoon directly into their mouths.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • New this year to True Nature is a retreat for those with eating disorders and their family members.
    Plain Dealer guest writer, cleveland.com, 19 July 2017
Verb
  • An assortment of eccentric competitors and characters regale us with tips and their nervy inspiration at the Moosehead Regional Finals.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Maurice’s new-look Cats, regaling in the trade that brought Tkachuk in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, reached the club’s first Stanley Cup Final since 1996 in his first before losing.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And having young people celebrate 100 days of school by honoring our elders can be a great thing.
    Kelly Papa, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Now the storied pharmacist and retailer won’t honor that milestone, because it no longer will be publicly owned.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
    Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Available directly on the Los Angeles Times homepage, this content includes continuous live camera feeds from iconic locations in Los Angeles, from Hollywood to Malibu.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
  • All of this feeds into typically Western assumptions about human nature.
    Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Rashad, 76, and Richardson Jackson, 75, are familiar with the trials of Black archetypal matriarchs, having feasted upon such characters for much of their careers, Rashad perhaps most notably as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show.
    Soraya Nadia McDonald, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Wolves feast on cattle, which can threaten the livelihood of ranchers.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025

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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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