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Recent Examples of potluck
Turkeys, sides, sweets, tamales, latkes, cookies, black-eyed peas and potluck contributions.
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Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
The mood was more neighborhood-association potluck than city-council meeting.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
The home games blend a college football atmosphere with a potluck.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This extra rich and decadent recipe is easy to make and great for potlucks, bake sales, or birthday parties.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
The mood was more neighborhood-association potluck than city-council meeting.
—Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
The home games blend a college football atmosphere with a potluck.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This extra rich and decadent recipe is easy to make and great for potlucks, bake sales, or birthday parties.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potluck
Noun
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Set up a candlelight picnic or a cook a romantic dinner at home Use brown paper or compostable wrapping paper for your gifts.—
Martha Shade,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Features of the plan include developing a new campground, converting an existing campground into day-use picnic sites, constructing up to 12 cabins, creating new access points to the lake, improving the boat dock and constructing a new day lodge.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2025
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The next day, at a barbecue restaurant near the studio, Ghazi is reflecting on the event — and what the connection with YouTube’s Cohen means to him.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The amenities continue outdoors, where the picturesque mountain-view grounds are laced with olive trees and hold a pool and spa, a bocce court, a fire pit, and a barbecue area.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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Lobster bakes and weekly cookouts on the resort’s private island add to the fun, and accommodations include one- to four-bedroom cottages with views of the lake.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Other issues cited in the audit include more than $58,000 in public funds spent on flowers, a disc jockey, car detailing, an office picnic, a chili cookout and Gardner's personal legal expenses.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Influential Women Awards nominations Open Nominations for the 14th annual Influential Women of Northwest Indiana awards banquet in 2025 are open through Feb. 14, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The United Hispanic Council honored Fernando in 1998 for his outstanding contributions to the community at its Hispanics of the ‘90s awards banquet.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Feb. 2025
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Erivo, known for her roles in Harriet and Wicked, took part in the group’s signature roast and parade through Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, Feb. 6.—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Underneath, a swamp of flavors: pork debris (the meat that falls off the roast and settles at the bottom of the pan; seems to be a Louisiana thing), cheesy grits, caramelized onions, and garlic.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hearing the Bake Club just engage with us and seeing their bakes.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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Once poured into a muffin tin, bake until golden brown and fluffy.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Eat your favorite foods at any time of the day, including having your favorite breakfast foods for dinner or dinner foods for breakfast.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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The beachfront Blockade Surf Bar, which serves lunch and dinner, has cabanas and seating areas for hanging out.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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Then a special Jefferson’s Bourbon bar, erected along water’s edge, served as the anchor point for a classic sunset clambake. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
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“Potluck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potluck. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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