1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect
a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings
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Recent Examples of food
Avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and doing your best to lower the risk of constipation by eating plenty of fiber can also help with symptoms, says Narayanan.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
With avian flu likely to return with the fall bird migration, and other diseases including New World screwworm and African swine fever creeping ever closer to the U.S., Randle knows U.S. farmers and ranchers, along with the U.S. food supply, could be at risk.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
The majority of kids in this city have health insurance and access to healthy food.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 May 2025
The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
With avian flu likely to return with the fall bird migration, and other diseases including New World screwworm and African swine fever creeping ever closer to the U.S., Randle knows U.S. farmers and ranchers, along with the U.S. food supply, could be at risk.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
The majority of kids in this city have health insurance and access to healthy food.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 May 2025
The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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The gentle oil formula is ideal for more sensitive, dry scalps that might benefit from additional hydration and nourishment.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Cay Skin Isle Lip Balm SPF 30 with Sea Moss and Aloe Stem Cells This lip balm, created by supermodel Winnie Harlow, is formulated to offer sun protection while delivering hydration and nourishment to the lips.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To make your fresh-baked boule feel even more gifty, take a nod from Jamila and present it in a reusable bread bag the host can keep.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Maybe Tony Shalhoub didn’t need to hype his bread show?—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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And exile is set into motion by trauma, whether that be from a state set on genocide or climate change and the ravaging effects of colonialism that have stripped the land of all sustenance.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Bears often search for sustenance in people’s yards in early spring and late fall by rummaging through garbage, chicken coops, and bird feeders.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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Freeze poultry and ground meat that won’t be used within 2 days; freeze other meat within 4 to 5 days.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Browning the onions before cooking the patties guarantees flavorful meat.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Scorpios' restaurant welcomes diners for long meals, alfresco.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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In the summer, the library offers supplements to the school lunch program with meals, plus an activity.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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With the new fare structure, a 10-ride ticket is discounted 10% over the single-ride rate.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But to be fair and realistic, Trump hit pause to give trading partners time to come to the table and companies time to reshore their manufacturing.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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As tea continues to flow across borders and breakfast tables, consumers, corporations, and governments all have a role to play.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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