as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
monks taking their evening repast in silence
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Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The backdrop for one of the most delightful museum repasts in memory is subtle and handsome.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
For those with time for an elevated repast, these restaurants are close and anticipating attendees.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
When the tribe hunkers down for its daily repast, ritual and symbolism are the rule.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
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And, if my in-laws are anything to go by, the evening repast was a light meal of soup, bread and leftovers from lunch.
—Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
The backdrop for one of the most delightful museum repasts in memory is subtle and handsome.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
For those with time for an elevated repast, these restaurants are close and anticipating attendees.
—Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
When the tribe hunkers down for its daily repast, ritual and symbolism are the rule.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 16 Oct. 2023
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“Repast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repast. Accessed 16 Sep. 2024.
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