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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meal
After grinding, store the flaxseed meal in the freezer to help preserve its omega-3 fats.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Medically tailored grocery and meal initiatives have shown improvements in A1C levels, reductions in hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare costs.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
After the meal, Ghaywan lined up plastic chairs on the Saiyoub family porch.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Medically tailored grocery and meal initiatives have shown improvements in A1C levels, reductions in hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare costs.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
In an age where takeout and food delivery is abundant, Perini’s take on having restaurant quality meals in the comfort of your own home feels special.
—Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
After the meal, Ghaywan lined up plastic chairs on the Saiyoub family porch.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meal
Noun
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This curry queso found its way to the menu after Wen, Ho and Samia created it for a Fourth of July hot dog special.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The changing menu offers a creative, local spin on California coastal cuisine, complete with innovative cocktails and an impressive wine list.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Red Bull invited me to check out their three-story social hub and hospitality destination at Coachella, which included a Nobu omakase dinner on the top floor.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ready in 20 minutes Put down the takeout menu and get to cooking this ultra -speedy dinner for those nights when cooking seems like a chore.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clear a backlog by batching emails, organizing a drawer, or prepping lunch for tomorrow.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grab lunch at Goose Feathers Café, then spend the afternoon browsing Broughton Street for local boutiques, vintage shops and Leopold’s Ice Cream, open since 1919.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The company has long invested in the technical infrastructure underpinning its feeds, creating a streaming backbone full of redundancies for Thursday Night Football and commissioning two new production trucks—nicknamed Bird and Magic—for its traveling NBA shows.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Reps added language in the final bill aimed at addressing addictive feeds and protecting certain vulnerable groups.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two people were killed at a funeral repast on Detroit's east side in late February.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Funeral planning was still underway as of the afternoon of March 3, but the service and repast are expected to be well attended.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The family-friendly location sits right on the Black River, and breakfast and supper at the dining hall are included in the nightly rate.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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If a sandwich for supper doesn't excite you, try these crunchy and gooey paninis filled with cheese, chicken, and pesto.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Meal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meal. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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