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the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole
A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Recent Examples of diet
Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Dalijah inspires my commitment to an exercise and physical movement regimen, having watched her set fitness goals and exceed them over the years, even through pregnancies, absurd diet trends, and pre-dawn trips to the gym.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
Still, we’ve been conditioned to see self-improvement as being about appearance, as opposed to focusing on what truly impacts our well-being, such as social connection, adequate sleep, and learning new hobbies or skills, says non-diet nutritionist and body image coach Abbie Attwood.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
However, following the BRAT diet long-term may lead to malnutrition, or a lack of adequate nutrients to support health and recovery.4
Your body needs nutrients to support the immune system and recovery.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Antioxidants like beta-carotene can help lower inflammation,8 while high-fiber diets are recommended as a lifestyle change to assist in lowering cholesterol.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025
Dalijah inspires my commitment to an exercise and physical movement regimen, having watched her set fitness goals and exceed them over the years, even through pregnancies, absurd diet trends, and pre-dawn trips to the gym.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Analysts had expressed worries that the growing popularity of diet drugs known broadly as GLP-1s would curb demand for takeout meals.
—Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
Still, we’ve been conditioned to see self-improvement as being about appearance, as opposed to focusing on what truly impacts our well-being, such as social connection, adequate sleep, and learning new hobbies or skills, says non-diet nutritionist and body image coach Abbie Attwood.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Verb
Already quite lean, the 52-year-old actor also dieted aggressively throughout production, dropping over 20 pounds to underscore the ravages of his character’s deepening spiritual disillusionment.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
However, following the BRAT diet long-term may lead to malnutrition, or a lack of adequate nutrients to support health and recovery.4
Your body needs nutrients to support the immune system and recovery.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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Here’s a look all the new food and drink spots that are opening in 2026 or have announced plans to do so.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Right now, save up to 75 percent to spend less time on the prep and more time focusing on the food.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Now that Halloween has passed, some people are ready to fast forward to December, put up Christmas lights, and embrace the winter holidays and festive spirit — just ask Mariah Carey.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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For anesthesia to work effectively, it's required to fast for nearly 24 hours before surgery.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Federal subsidies for meals have become a flashpoint in the fight between Democrats and Republicans who have been unable to agree on a new bill to fund the government, leading to a federal government shutdown now in its 40th day.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Want a meal that tastes like a million bucks?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.—
Bethany Thayer,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Mar. 2023
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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