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
Along with her full-body furry suit, the star, 25, accessorized with a purse that looked like a Chinese food takeout box.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The monitors helped study participants needs such as food and restroom breaks, but the monitors were instructed not to provide any therapy to avoid influencing the study's results.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, more than 100 vendors will be selling food, artwork, handmade goods and Oktoberfest novelty items.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Just as all the immigrant groups that have come before them to Milwaukee, this new population is bringing its culture, especially its food.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
The monitors helped study participants needs such as food and restroom breaks, but the monitors were instructed not to provide any therapy to avoid influencing the study's results.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Plus, more than 100 vendors will be selling food, artwork, handmade goods and Oktoberfest novelty items.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Just as all the immigrant groups that have come before them to Milwaukee, this new population is bringing its culture, especially its food.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For a technology-intensive financial services company like JPMorganChase, $1 million is a crumb in a bread factory.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Housemade breads are across the menu at Chenin.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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To this day, some restaurants in the state honor that early sustenance with their own hearty dishes.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming—a place where groups gather, conversations fill the air, and the meal becomes the centerpiece of the evening.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Culinary highlights include French-Mediterranean at Perle, vibrant flavors at Byū rooftop bar and casual all-day fare at Café Bellini.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich versus world champions Chelsea is probably the pick of Wednesday’s fare, although Liverpool against Atletico Madrid continues the England/Spain theme.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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On tables set up in the plaza were candies from Mexico, as well as flags, small hats and boards for Loteria, a game similar to bingo.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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That Golden Quartet The chemistry between the four leads was undeniable — especially during those late-night kitchen table conversations, always over a generous slice of cheesecake.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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