as in food
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
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Author Virginia Sole-Smith compared Robbins’s teachings to diet culture on a recent episode of her Burnt Toast podcast.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Gudmundsson said Tyrion had always been healthy—up to date on vaccinations, active, and on a good diet—with no warning signs of illness.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Adjective
Among those who diet, the most popular method is low-carb or no-carb (16%), which could include the ketogenic diet—a low-carb, high-fat approach with moderate levels of protein.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Author Virginia Sole-Smith compared Robbins’s teachings to diet culture on a recent episode of her Burnt Toast podcast.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
An extreme diet and exercise regimen is associated with significant health risks, Pearl said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Gudmundsson said Tyrion had always been healthy—up to date on vaccinations, active, and on a good diet—with no warning signs of illness.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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An employee was seen touching ready-to-eat food with his bare hands.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Aug. 2025
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In addition to Sun King’s constantly evolving tap list, its Carmel location also offers food from La Margarita and Queenie’s Pizza.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Inadvertently or not, pilates-based or otherwise, this recent study highlights a trend toward longer fasting windows, similar to the 12:12 method.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Aug. 2025
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This usually involves hormesis—a mild ordeal, such as exercise, fasting, or cold plunges, that can shock cellular pathways into better health.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There was no Aristotelian arc in this meal, no central main dish.—
Lauren Groff,
The Atlantic,
20 Aug. 2025
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Though there’s a long and understandable tradition of chefs phoning in the breakfast shift and focusing their energy on dinner, this year was dominated by restaurants approaching the morning meal with excitement and creativity.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 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 31 Aug. 2025.
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