as in food
the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole
A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Recent Examples of diet
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Focus on eating an overall balanced diet that’s rich in fiber and probiotics.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and don't contain significant nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Should a doctor feel a specific diet is needed to complement treatment for a medical condition, his organization will provide the education and the food.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Focus on eating an overall balanced diet that’s rich in fiber and probiotics.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Still, we’ve been conditioned to see self-improvement as being about appearance, as opposed to focusing on what truly impacts our well-being, such as social connection, adequate sleep, and learning new hobbies or skills, says non-diet nutritionist and body image coach Abbie Attwood.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Verb
Francona isn’t promising to be a New Tito, dieting carefully, working out maniacally.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and don't contain significant nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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Stable housing and access to nutritious food are fundamental for young people to succeed in school and life.—
Beth Swanson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, many foods and drinks contain just as much, if not more, protein as protein shakes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ghrelin levels fluctuate and may increase due to hunger, fasting, weight loss, and the effects of bariatric surgery.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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One is Ramadan, the Islamic holy month which requires Muslims to fast from dawn to dusk every day.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Centrally located in the GA section of Coachella both weekends, the activation will allow festival attendees to lounge while enjoying a meal.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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From practice to team travel to meals to his staff to recruiting, there is a plan.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.—
Bethany Thayer,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Mar. 2023
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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