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as in to eat
to take a meal
they dined elegantly at the city's finest restaurant before taking in an opera downtown
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Recent Examples of dine
Bezos dined with Trump — who has long railed about the Post's coverage — later that day, Trump revealed later.
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Alex Thompson, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025
These street foods often come with less packaging and a smaller carbon footprint than dining at large commercial establishments.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But there was no need to leave the property to dine elsewhere, with vast on-site options likeBourbon Steak and Aveo Table + Bar—with recognition-worthy pastries for gluten-free eaters.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Experience the Swiss-Italian culture by dining at a traditional grotto, taking a boat tour to Morcote, or simply wandering through the old town’s sleepy piazzas.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
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Miami was last in the NFL at 57 plays per game last season partly because the offense didn’t convert effectively on third downs, but also because the porous run defense allowed opponents to eat up the clock.—
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The casual restaurant and bar also offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at 8 a.m. Sundays.—
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Kreeger’s background Born an only child in New York City, Kreeger regaled guests with his stories bridging his work in the legal and musical communities.—
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Since Perry's passing in October 2023, Kudrow and her castmates have been regaling fans with stories of their beloved friend and costar.—
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For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.—
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Since 2014, the ACL Hall of Fame has honored artists who have played an essential role in the series’ half-century as a premier supporter of top-shelf music.—
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An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.—
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The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.—
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In the video, the pair can be seen feeding each other fruit, taking bubble baths together and nearly kissing before the cameras cut to black.—
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Eventually, researchers will feed them to mice and study how different levels and types affect their brains and behavior.—
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But while the national organization sits on $2.5 billion in net assets, its clinics are deliberately feasting on crumbs.—
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Ahead, feast your eyes on 105 fancy names from a myriad of cultures and eras.—
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“Dine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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