1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect
a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings
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Recent Examples of food
So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Video reviewed by investigators showed Laura telling staff members that her son refused all foods — including his favorites — while the recordings captured no such behavior.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
And now, this reckless and costly war of choice is increasing the cost of living on everyday Americans, particularly through gas prices and soon through food prices all across the country, in ways that are hurting the American people.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Video reviewed by investigators showed Laura telling staff members that her son refused all foods — including his favorites — while the recordings captured no such behavior.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
And now, this reckless and costly war of choice is increasing the cost of living on everyday Americans, particularly through gas prices and soon through food prices all across the country, in ways that are hurting the American people.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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The original Model Nonprofit Corporation Act was drafted in 1952 by the ABA as a model act that states could implement to provide uniform governance provisions for nonprofit corporations in contrast to the conflicting statutes that existed at the time.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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During the first round of negotiations on USMCA, DeLauro fought for those provisions.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This notion of pickles as both nourishment and tonic was echoed by Greek philosophers like Aristotle, who praised their medicinal properties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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For many years prior to Tedla opening the restaurant, her mother made and sold injera, the Ethiopian spongy bread, and ran a catering business in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Choose from single knives for prepping, chopping, pairing, bread and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Either way, sustenance should be secured before or after at the nearby Lochinver Larder, which sells award-winning pies in every flavor, from chicken curry to cherry.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Breakfast is included, a generous European-style buffet with eggs, cured meats, fresh fruit, house granola, muffins, and flaky pastries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every day, his father would go out in a small boat, and the family would dry his catch in salt before taking it to the fishing company, which paid them not in money but in supplies like flour, tea, and meat.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Transform everyday meals into flavorful creations with Gustus Vitae seasoning sets.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That means intentional slow breathing, a hot bath, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose between two fine dining restaurants—Italian at Massimo and local, seasonal British fare under a gold ceiling at Northall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The space will offer a stylish retreat with lounge seating, dining tables, a bespoke bar and a custom DJ booth.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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