variants
or carbo
: carbohydrate
also
: a high-carbohydrate food
—usually used in plural
variants
or carbo-
: carbon : carbonic : carbonyl : carboxyl
carbide
carbohydrate
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Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
For people following a low-carb diet, smaller portions of higher-carb foods, like choosing ½ cup of mango instead of a full cup, can help keep carb intake in check.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 May 2026
The formula leans on a small amount of sugar to help the body take in electrolytes more efficiently — a tradeoff that can be helpful for athletes but less ideal for anyone watching carbs.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Eat protein with complex carbs and healthy fats.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Hopefully, The Rockford Files reboot lead David Boreanaz is warning his new costar, Michaela McManus, to start carb-loading.
—Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
For people following a low-carb diet, smaller portions of higher-carb foods, like choosing ½ cup of mango instead of a full cup, can help keep carb intake in check.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 May 2026
The formula leans on a small amount of sugar to help the body take in electrolytes more efficiently — a tradeoff that can be helpful for athletes but less ideal for anyone watching carbs.
—Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Eat protein with complex carbs and healthy fats.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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