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
Avoiding spicy and acidic foods, and doing your best to lower the risk of constipation by eating plenty of fiber can also help with symptoms, says Narayanan.
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
With avian flu likely to return with the fall bird migration, and other diseases including New World screwworm and African swine fever creeping ever closer to the U.S., Randle knows U.S. farmers and ranchers, along with the U.S. food supply, could be at risk.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
The majority of kids in this city have health insurance and access to healthy food.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 May 2025
The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
With avian flu likely to return with the fall bird migration, and other diseases including New World screwworm and African swine fever creeping ever closer to the U.S., Randle knows U.S. farmers and ranchers, along with the U.S. food supply, could be at risk.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 30 May 2025
The majority of kids in this city have health insurance and access to healthy food.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 30 May 2025
The analysis considered the costs of six months of housing, utilities, food, medical care and car payments for a household of at least two people.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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In this story, the baby was in desperate need of nourishment, so the mother ran between two hills seven times to try to procure water for the baby.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Beach nourishment isn’t just about saving tourist destinations.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Some people started eating more rice after prices of bread and noodles rose when the Russia-Ukraine war pushed wheat prices higher.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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For this summer’s installment, the city will accept food scraps only, including fruits, vegetables, pastas, breads, crackers and cereals.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Our religions freely talk of the travesty of people being enriched by the labors of others while leaving them in want of adequate shelter or sustenance.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Tortoises were the perfect sustenance—and not just because they could be kept alive onboard a ship for a year or more without food or water.—
Kevin Gepford,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The fragrant smoke from the various meats cooking low-and-slow is a signal that David’s BBQ is legit.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Just warm up the pre-sliced meat on the stove, and then stack it up high.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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But also because the meal can be a beautiful, crunchy thing in the right hands.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Chow will consist of two MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) and one hot meal per day.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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With the new fare structure, a 10-ride ticket is discounted 10% over the single-ride rate.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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Cagle said some light rail stations are already fare zones, which allow CATS employees to ask people who don’t have a ticket or bus pass to leave.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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Since March 11, the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire has been on the table.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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Manchester United finished this past season 15th in the table.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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