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
People can be allergic to a lot of things: mold, pet dander, insect bites, dust, food, different types of pollen.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
And who can mention traditions without bringing up food?
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Mass deportations would cause enormous price spikes in the food and construction sectors.
—Josh Bivens, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
To support these goals, Ellis suggests modeling positive eating habits, exploring food in fun ways, serving meals family-style, and involving children in food prep without pressure or stress.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
And who can mention traditions without bringing up food?
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Mass deportations would cause enormous price spikes in the food and construction sectors.
—Josh Bivens, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
To support these goals, Ellis suggests modeling positive eating habits, exploring food in fun ways, serving meals family-style, and involving children in food prep without pressure or stress.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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The gastrointestinal side effects associated with the drugs, which lead to nausea and vomiting, can further diminish people’s desire to eat and get the nourishment they—and their hair cells—need.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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But most people were not under the care of a private physician, and tuberculosis surveillance was a way to ensure that the largely immigrant poor living in the tenement districts got referrals to clinics, nourishment and, if necessary, isolation.—
Amy Lauren Fairchild,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the restaurant expanded with multiple locations over the next 35 years, the menu stayed the same: ribs, barbecue sauce, Sunbeam white bread, chips, and soda.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Choose whole grains like quinoa, oats, wild rice, whole wheat pasta, or farro instead of refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta..—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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The tropical wintering grounds — which have low nitrogen levels — greatly benefit from the whales’ injection of nutrients, which can help grow phytoplankton and microscopic algae and can provide sustenance for fish and sharks.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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Korean culture dictates that food doesn’t provide just sustenance, but is a communal activity.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This Saturday market has been going on since 1753 and showcases local produce, meats, flowers, cheese, baked goods, plants, soaps, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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For ground meat, choose 95% extra lean ground beef.—
Roxana Ehsani,
Verywell Health,
21 Mar. 2025
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That’s two meals for the price of one, plus the smorgasbord of bottomless soup, salad, and breadsticks.—
Alyssa Davis,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Tea Bar offers lighter bites and salads, with local ingredients that make for a relaxing pre or post-spa meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Chairman Kirk Dillard has called for a stronger RTA that would coordinate fares, service and construction projects among city and suburban bus and train agencies.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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Drinks are pretty standard fare: bottles and classic cocktails like margaritas and martinis.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of non-clergy members in governance and decision making.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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While the top four happiest countries are no shock – Scandinavia and Iceland – the US is becoming unhappier by the year, slipping to its lowest spot on the table ever.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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