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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
Which Is More Filling? Since Greek yogurt and cottage cheese have similar protein contents, both can be filling meal or snack options.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Start by cooking meals for yourself and your closest friends and family before trying anything more elaborate, like a dinner party.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
The conflict has now spilled over into their everyday life, with the OP ceasing to cook full meals and only preparing food in bulk—which his wife doesn't like.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
After all, the cleanliness of the outside areas is the deck crew’s responsibility, and coming up with a checklist for what needs to be done after every meal service is Wihan’s job.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Start by cooking meals for yourself and your closest friends and family before trying anything more elaborate, like a dinner party.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
The conflict has now spilled over into their everyday life, with the OP ceasing to cook full meals and only preparing food in bulk—which his wife doesn't like.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
After all, the cleanliness of the outside areas is the deck crew’s responsibility, and coming up with a checklist for what needs to be done after every meal service is Wihan’s job.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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This dinner is one of many gathering events for SAVOR Charlotte, which includes special menus and interactive culinary demonstrations across the city.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Shake Shack is just one of many buzzy upgrades Delta is making to its in-flight menus this season.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Since she was elected in 2020 as Miami-Dade’s first Democratic mayor in 16 years, Levine Cava has embraced Biden and traveled multiple times to the White House, including for a state dinner.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
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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Set up lunch meetings to build relationships with colleagues and senior leadership.—
Adunola Adeshola,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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La Scala is the perfect spot for a quick Beverly Hills power lunch or an easy, but crowd-pleasing takeout dinner.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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His second goal came six seconds into a Panthers power play with a snap shot from the high slot on a feed from rookie Mackie Samoskevich.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai also converts organic waste into fertilizer and animal feed, which is then donated to local farmers.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2025
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For those who may not be able to round up 20 friends for a wine-country repast, Valduero will host dinner for up to five guests in one of Madrid’s top restaurants, such as Charrúa, Tatel, or Ten con Ten.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Feb. 2025
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For years, Michigan losses felt like funerals and John Cooper was the caterer at the repast.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 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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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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