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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Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
It’s got a solid mix of sodium, carbs, and sugar, which are the three key ingredients to look for according to dietitians.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Another reason is that carbs are your muscles' preferred source of energy.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
Opt for foods with 15 or more grams of carbs when your blood sugar is low.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
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Keep in mind, mangoes do have a higher carb and sugar content, so they should only be given out in moderation.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 12 July 2025
It’s got a solid mix of sodium, carbs, and sugar, which are the three key ingredients to look for according to dietitians.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Another reason is that carbs are your muscles' preferred source of energy.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
Opt for foods with 15 or more grams of carbs when your blood sugar is low.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for carb
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“Carb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carb. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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