1
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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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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3
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
Keep one for meat and animal products, ideally made from a non-porous substance like metal, glass, or plastic.
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
Leftover vegetables, meat, and potatoes make a quick hash in a skillet with heart-healthy oil or can be baked into a morning casserole.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Remove the fat and reheat the meat in the braising liquid.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like with any compost, steer clear of blending meat or dairy waste, which attracts pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
Leftover vegetables, meat, and potatoes make a quick hash in a skillet with heart-healthy oil or can be baked into a morning casserole.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Remove the fat and reheat the meat in the braising liquid.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like with any compost, steer clear of blending meat or dairy waste, which attracts pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
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Even before Google’s AI Overview began taking clicks from definitions written by flesh-and-bone lexicographers, the trajectory of the industry was clear.—
Stefan Fatsis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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And then there are the old school devotees like Frank Johnson, who’d just like to bite into the soft flesh of a McIntosh.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The event offers foods from a live-fire Tuscan grill and wood-fired pizza ovens.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other food restrictions to consider Alcohol over 140 proof (70 percent) is not allowed through airport security in any quantity.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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This isn't the first time a dog with an unusual breed mix has melted hearts online.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Researchers have previously noted an elevated but rare risk of myocarditis, or inflamed heart muscle, in young men in particular.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Since World War I, the American right has held together as a political movement by prioritizing a conservative vision of white Christian values and private enterprise, while shielding those immutable core principles with expendable public‑facing ideals.—
Allan J. Lichtman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Biglari’s core demands were to stop opening new stores entirely, eliminate the development team to save money, and focus exclusively on improving existing store operations rather than expansion.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before you toast bread slices, bagels, toaster pastries, or frozen waffles in your toaster, use your fingers to gently brush any loose crumbs from the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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This year, Sierra Nevada has joined forces with Störtebeker to create a festbier designed to provide smooth malt and sweet baked bread notes.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This Chardonnay is both a step forward and a nod to its roots, Myers says, as Chardonnay was one of the first grapes that founder Justin Baldwin planted in his vineyard.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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Bobby Hart, who along with Tommy Boyce, penned and produced some of the Monkees’ greatest hits not only made a vital contribution to the popular success of the Monkees, but even more importantly to the essence, the very spirit of the entire venture.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Sep. 2025
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The result is a collection that maintained the essence of IVY moda’s DNA while boldly stepping into new territory and appealing to a new generation of fashion fans.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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