1
as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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3
as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meat
But vaccination could put poultry meat exporters (whose birds are genetically less susceptible to H5N1 than laying hens) at risk of losing billions of dollars in international trade deals.
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Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Late afternoon on a Thursday, and Smoked was running low on meats.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Spinach Most selenium-rich foods contain meat or animal products because selenium binds to protein.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Foods with electrolytes include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and plant proteins.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
Late afternoon on a Thursday, and Smoked was running low on meats.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Spinach Most selenium-rich foods contain meat or animal products because selenium binds to protein.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 1 Feb. 2025
Foods with electrolytes include fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and plant proteins.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
Noun
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The scent of rotting flesh attracts pollinators, like beetles and flies, that lay their eggs in dead animals.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Jan. 2025
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But this week in Sydney, a city known for its beaches and vibrant food scene, crowds flocked to catch a glimpse — and a whiff — of a rare flower whose scent has been lovingly compared to that of rotting flesh.—
Max Butterworth,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meyers adds to limit the food service during this period.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, the review looked at all food sources of oleic acid, not just avocado oil.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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At its heart, this is a story about survival and the safety found in true connection.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And Baker didn’t feed Madison a whole lot about who Ani was at her core—leaving a trusting space for Madison to find Ani on her own.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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Because Miami wouldn’t have much, if any, cap space with Beal on its books, this hypothetical would mean the Heat would move forward with a core of Adebayo, Herro, Beal, Ware, Jovic and Jaquez.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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But once the cowboys are done rifling through Pierre’s luggage, packed to the brim with wine, bread, cheese, and French fries, Slim decides to crack out the Budweiser and let the Parisian stay.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Employees said sourdough bread at the restaurant was prepared at the owner’s home and brought to the restaurant to bake.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This clash at Bowman Gray this year was meant to contrast with the innovative formats seen in LA Clash, an attempt to lure new audiences while still honoring the traditional roots of the sport.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Once the roots are about as wide as your finger, harvest carrots by pulling them up with a lifting-twisting motion, or use a gardening fork to gently lever long roots free from the soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And then a character would come on screen and there would be an essence or an energy, or even just a costume.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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As a seasoned guitarist, songwriter, and performer, Knowles embodies the essence of modern blues-rock, blending soulful storytelling with a distinctive, hard-hitting sound.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rice kernel contains three parts—the germ or core, the endosperm or middle layer, and a hard outer layer called the bran.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article In a season that has gone from great expectations to high anxiety, the Miami Heat now seemingly have moved on to kernels of hope.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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