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
The absolute number of dollars effectively paid in taxes by those below the poverty line may not be high, but each dollar going to tariffs is one eating into basic food, clothing and shelter.
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The entire trip cost $382, including flights, food and transportation.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Energy, like rent or food, is not an optional cost that families can simply ease up on when times are tight.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
In Singapore, food was one of the main drivers of record tourism spending between January and September 2025, according to the Singapore Tourism Board.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 22 Mar. 2026
The entire trip cost $382, including flights, food and transportation.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Energy, like rent or food, is not an optional cost that families can simply ease up on when times are tight.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
In Singapore, food was one of the main drivers of record tourism spending between January and September 2025, according to the Singapore Tourism Board.
—Sydney Goh, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Soothing composition aside, the texture here is lovely, offering nourishment in a plush cream that’s a treat to apply.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inside the nonprofit's kitchen, Chef Christopher Kelly and his team prepare hundreds of meals each day for older adults who rely on the service for daily nourishment.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Melanie Benesh from the Environmental Working Group, which has worked closely with Gabriel throughout the years on his legislation, said if the bill were to be passed, shoppers could see the seals on breads, yogurts, snacks and cereals.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Toast 2–4 slices bread of choice (such as country-style sourdough or multigrain).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Here, Kruger plays the neighboring farmer to a 12-year-old boy (newcomer Jasper Ole Billerbeck, found in an open casting call) who forages and hunts for ingredients for sustenance.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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Broth is typically made from meat, aromatics like vegetables, herbs, and seasoning.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Before starting her shift at Indianapolis International Airport on Monday, Taylor Desert stopped at a food bank for meat, eggs, vegetables and dairy products.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tin Roof Tacos is the perfect place to stop in for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The world’s happiest countries for 2026, what travelers can expect in terms of rising air fares, plus United Airlines cracks down on noisy passengers.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Only through breeding this rose with other types did vivid yellow roses — along with new hybrid colors such as apricot, orange, copper, and reddish-orange — become regular garden fare.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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