ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik 
1
: a supposed form of matter formerly held responsible for the phenomena of heat and combustion
2
archaic
: heat
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Anas Baba, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
For example, a sudden increase in exercise and a decrease in caloric intake could lead to an unsafe drop in blood sugar levels.
—Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
That’s especially true given the caloric impact of frequent alcohol consumption.
—Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The military is examining options for soldiers to control the distribution of food limited to a minimum caloric amount necessary for survival, the person said.
—Anas Baba, NPR, 24 Mar. 2025
For example, a sudden increase in exercise and a decrease in caloric intake could lead to an unsafe drop in blood sugar levels.
—Alysse Dalessandro, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The randomized clinical trial found that participants who followed a 4:3 intermittent fasting regimen lost more weight than those who followed a daily caloric restriction plan—despite both groups receiving identical behavioral support and exercise guidance.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
That’s especially true given the caloric impact of frequent alcohol consumption.
—Miles Pollard and Kyle Mendelson, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caloric. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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caloric
adjective
ca·lo·ric
kə-ˈlȯr-ik, -ˈlōr-, -ˈlär-; ˈkal-ə-rik
1
: of or relating to heat
2
: of or relating to calories
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