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 invasive species preyed on the solitaire’s eggs, destroyed its nests and competed with it for food.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
One thing that hasn’t changed is the restaurant's commitment to excellent food and friendly service.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Typical food compost items like vegetable scraps are welcome, but no bones or dairy.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Palm oil is widely used for food preparation, soap and fuel.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
One thing that hasn’t changed is the restaurant's commitment to excellent food and friendly service.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
Typical food compost items like vegetable scraps are welcome, but no bones or dairy.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Palm oil is widely used for food preparation, soap and fuel.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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With so much nourishment, the Shu Uemura lipstick can also reduce flakiness, improve texture, and some women have even reported less noticeable fine lines around the lips.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
8 Apr. 2025
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This lightweight formula promises to deliver deep nourishment while maintaining the line’s signature luxurious feel.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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People commonly eat almond butter as a bread spread or as a topping for foods such as oatmeal, yogurt, apples, or bananas.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Remove Marks And Fingerprints From Walls Pesky marks on the wall or dirty fingerprints are no match for a piece of bread.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While my dad is an excellent cook, his lunches usually focus on sustenance rather than enjoyment.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The couple was arrested on suspicion of depriving animals of sustenance or causing needless suffering, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday in a news release.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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More than lunch and dinner Pork Belly’s Bradenton menu features customer favorites from the Utah restaurants, including tacos, smoked meat sandwiches, burgers, chicken, beef, pork and seafood dishes and salads.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Most people who consume dog meat are of advanced age and from the countryside.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
14 Mar. 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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Order your Easter meal from the top chefs of Plate Above Catering, whose kitchen helps fund culinary education here in Orlando.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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On his most countrified fare, he’s also made a conscious effort to tip the balance from the barroom to the bedroom.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Airlines will often provide a difference in fare or a refund from the higher price paid on refundable tickets.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Parking spots out front will be converted into a patio for outdoor eating, with 40 tables.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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