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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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as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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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
Beans, peas and lentils, nuts and seeds, lean meats such as chicken and turkey, fish, dairy products like milk and yogurt, and soy products such as tofu are all good sources of protein, according to Harvard Health.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Some meat, dairy products and chicken eggs have been found to contain PFAS chemicals, but initial results from Food and Drug Administration research show that most detectable PFAS were found in seafood.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 2 June 2026
But Laing said most people get enough biotin in their diet because it is found in a variety of foods, such as meats, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, and some vegetables.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Seyfrid is passionate about cuts of meat.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Some meat, dairy products and chicken eggs have been found to contain PFAS chemicals, but initial results from Food and Drug Administration research show that most detectable PFAS were found in seafood.
—Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 2 June 2026
But Laing said most people get enough biotin in their diet because it is found in a variety of foods, such as meats, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, and some vegetables.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026
Seyfrid is passionate about cuts of meat.
—Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
Noun
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Crocodiles clamp onto a limb or section of flesh and rotate violently until tissue separates.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Additionally, the pulp (flesh) is the part that's eaten—but the leaves are also used to make tea and seasonings, according to Morales.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Any certified interior designers who inadvertently violate AB 1796’s provisions would be subject to a citation from the State of California, charged as a misdemeanor, and with a penalty of up to $5,000 per count.—
Doug Mccauley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Include monitoring for misuse indicators post-deployment, rapid reporting channels to government partners (leveraging 2025 NDAA and EO provisions) and cross-training staff on ethical decision-making, drawing from WHO AI-for-health ethics principles.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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And his age fits perfectly with the Sabres’ core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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At its core, KYA focuses on making sure there’s a verified bond between an AI agent and a real human user.—
Andrew Sever,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Rapid movements that might speed up breathing were to be avoided, as was the consumption of fine breads and corn, mushrooms and cheese (though eating pears and pomegranates was encouraged).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Located in the restaurant’s event space, tables are situated around a massive display of eggs, proteins, charcuterie, breads, pastries, juices, skyr (Iceland’s take on yogurt), and so much more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Maintain an even supply of moisture to reduce stress on the plant, and water at the roots with a drip hose instead of overhead watering to avoid spreading disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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According to legend, the pithiviers has its roots in the first century, when Gauls combined local flour with almonds brought by Roman traders.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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If Chartreuse is tasting the essence of the forest from Gaia’s own breast, then Fernet is more like shaking hands with the devil.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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The last album began in essence as an experiment, to see if Dogstar had another chapter in them.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
29 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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