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as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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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
Access to a feeder with fresh seeds or food is critical during the colder months when less food is available and birds have a pitstop to fuel up.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Buffalo are connected to Native American culture, not only as a provider for food and clothing and more, but as a symbol strength, Gaw said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Raw oysters served at a Los Angeles event celebrating the best local restaurants have been linked to a possible norovirus outbreak, leaving at least 80 people sick, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed to food website L.A. Taco, ABC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Although in this case, the squirrels don’t seem to be motivated by a scarcity of any other food source, per SFGATE, rather, the high population of voles appears to be the reason for their hunting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Buffalo are connected to Native American culture, not only as a provider for food and clothing and more, but as a symbol strength, Gaw said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Raw oysters served at a Los Angeles event celebrating the best local restaurants have been linked to a possible norovirus outbreak, leaving at least 80 people sick, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed to food website L.A. Taco, ABC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Although in this case, the squirrels don’t seem to be motivated by a scarcity of any other food source, per SFGATE, rather, the high population of voles appears to be the reason for their hunting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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At 75 minutes, this show is the perfect length for people who are tired from the holiday hustle but still want to take some artistic soul nourishment.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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This luxurious sheet mask is infused with COSRX snail 96 mucin power essence, offering hydration and nourishment.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Steakhouse Sundays, Barda’s regular menu will also be available, including items such as its steak tartare served with fresh horseradish, Mother Loaf bread, and a roasted bone of marrow.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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In recent decades, as the lake shrank and grew saltier than the ocean, nearly all the fish have died and the migratory birds that relied on them for sustenance have become scarce.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Living in poverty, the same Dalits often stripped down and ate those deceased animals for sustenance.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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The stoneware dishes are a must-have for anyone who loves working in the kitchen, as they can be used for roasting vegetables, making desserts, and braising meat.Rachel Simon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There’s also evidence that these meats can contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Also, a $10.49 value meal will include five nuggets, one sauce, a crunchy taco, a beef chalupa, nacho fries and a medium soda.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The full meal is $85, but dishes can also be ordered a la carte.Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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By the owners of Leah and Louise and Uptown Yolk, this new restaurant by the Colliers offers a familiar Southern seasonal fare.Laura Barrero, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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That tax bump would cover about 40% of the plan’s cost, with the rest of the money coming from transit fares, bonds, and state and federal funding sources.Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The wedding party and parents sat in the ceremony chairs on either side of the couple on the dance floor and everyone else stayed at their table.Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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