1
as in bed of roses
a situation or state of carefree comfort
babysitting her sister's three brats for the weekend was no picnic
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this class is no picnic, but I've really been learning a lot
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Recent Examples of picnic
Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
ABC News, 4 July 2025
Like hot dogs and hamburgers, shrimp cocktails are indelibly associated with summer, bringing a refreshing element to any picnic or cookout.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
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Noun
There’s even a specific word, hanami, tied to the custom of picnicking beneath the cherry trees.
—Katherine Lagrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Some of the most photogenic stops include Cathedral Falls, a roadside cascade 20 minutes from Fayetteville that spills like a silver ribbon into a mossy gorge; and Valley Falls, a local favorite south of Fairmont with broad rocky ledges ideal for picnicking or dipping your toes.
—West Virginia Tourism, AFAR Media, 9 May 2025
Verb
The president signed the legislation, which will bring massive cuts to government benefits such as Medicaid and increase funding for immigration enforcement, during the White House's military family picnic on Friday evening.
—ABC News, 4 July 2025
Like hot dogs and hamburgers, shrimp cocktails are indelibly associated with summer, bringing a refreshing element to any picnic or cookout.
—Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picnic
Noun
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The thick glass holds up well against the elements and is a breeze to clean.—
Jamie Fischer,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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Vionic Kimmie Slip-on Shoe Slip-on sneakers make going through the airport a breeze.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Genesis wore her dad’s No. 7 Knicks jersey, while guests snacked on cookies decorated to match the uniform.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the evening, guests snacked on Nolita Deux Luxe wagyu beef burgers and Serendipity ice cream.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Despite the kumbaya vibes, Santa Monica High was hardly a post-racial utopia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Socialism is generally considered to be a Marxist utopia where the people, meaning the government, control the means of production.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Its scenic lakefront location is just the icing on the (salted caramel) cake.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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However, the icing on the cake to all of this was seeing drummer Bill Ward finally get his moment with Ozzy, Iommi, and Butler.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Culling from the Food team’s reporting and writing in June, Danielle Dorsey has more suggestions on where to dine right now in Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Those memories of Lea are why Amy was nearly teary-eyed while dining at A Tavola last weekend.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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For relaxation, the Mokara Spa offers massages and body treatments, while the heated rooftop pool provides a serene escape with city views.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Which means in the near future Massachusetts patrons can step into a pot cafe, order some Super Silver Haze and partake on site.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2025
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In the foothills of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, for instance, guests can stay at the idyllic 4,200-acre Blackberry Farm and partake in fly fishing, horseback riding and the property’s 170,000-strong wine cellar.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
10 June 2025
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The successful hatchings come about a year after Scout ate two of his chicks as a first-time dad, leaving the pair with no surviving eaglets from their first nesting season, McClatchy News previously reported.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Picnic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picnic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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