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Recent Examples of supper
The fire was discovered shortly after the supper hours by Home B. Hanson, who returned to the building after his evening meal.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe.
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Beef Tamale Pie
Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
The farm also had saddle horses, a team of Belgian draft horses that helped haul manure and feed, and plenty of chickens that supplied eggs for those big breakfasts every morning (followed by even larger dinners at noon and suppers in the evenings).
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The slow cooker does most of the work, but patience is needed for this recipe.
get the recipe
15 of 15
Beef Tamale Pie
Skillet suppers always hit the spot, and our Beef Tamale Pie is something special.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
The marquee sign is alone in the large parking lot that once held scores of cars belonging to local families, perhaps here for a Friday or Saturday supper.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
The farm also had saddle horses, a team of Belgian draft horses that helped haul manure and feed, and plenty of chickens that supplied eggs for those big breakfasts every morning (followed by even larger dinners at noon and suppers in the evenings).
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supper
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For the Minimalist x Sophia Roe S.R Collection ceramic dinner plates $320 NET-A-PORTER This set of four ceramic, dishwasher-safe dinner plates are heirloom-worthy.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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The chic restaurant spans two floors and with its prime shopping location is equally good for lunch or dinner after a day of retail therapy.—
Rana Good,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But speaking to some of China's America watchers, views of any opportunities that the new administration might offer are tempered by caution and skepticism about China's appetite to eat America's lunch.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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And an innocent chicken becomes lunch after having hot lava poured onto it.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 A yogurt bowl for breakfast is simple, but so delicious.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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The kids know to head to the appliance garage to pop a waffle in the toaster for breakfast.—
Jody Garlock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Fashion Show: Newcomers of Central Florida’s spring luncheon features club members modeling Dillard’s styles and accessories.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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The luncheon celebrated Nigerian-American Luvvie Ajayi Jones, a four-time, New York Times best-selling author and CEO of The Book Academy.—
Eden Harris,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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This area is also a great place to grow crops and is known for its production of produce like apples and pears—with plenty of fruit stands and farmers markets for picking up mid-afternoon snacks.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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Cacio e pepe cheesy puffs and a foie gras and truffle tart could be an over-the-top bar snack or the start of a transporting dinner.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Like livestock manure and compost tea, these castings contain beneficial microbes, and they are added to compost piles for faster composting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, these additions alter tea's nutritional content.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Set up tents, arts and crafts stations, and a cafeteria-style buffet.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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This Easter brunch centers around champagne and a buffet.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 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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“Supper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supper. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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