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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Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Both work well for a variety of recipes, from one-pan meals with complex carbs and veggies to quick, light salads.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
The same principle applies to other carbs such as pasta, rice and potatoes when they're cooked, cooled and reheated, National Geographic recently reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 2025
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But swapping fat for sugar and empty carbs is also problematic, and it has been complicated to untangle the effects of ever-changing dietary patterns.
—Will Stone, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Both work well for a variety of recipes, from one-pan meals with complex carbs and veggies to quick, light salads.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
The same principle applies to other carbs such as pasta, rice and potatoes when they're cooked, cooled and reheated, National Geographic recently reported.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
This naturally gluten-free carb source packs 38% of the magnesium DV per cup, surpassing the amount found in more popular grains and pseudocereals like quinoa and oats.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 1 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2025.
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