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
Holiday Inn, owned by IHG, eliminated a la carte breakfast items in favor of a buffet-only model — a cost-cutting measure that preserves the breakfast buffet offering while reducing labor and food waste.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The simple, yet smart tool uses steam to loosen dirt, grime, food residue, and splatters for a sparkling clean microwave—no heavy scrubbing required.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Local farmers work long hours, often under difficult conditions, to ensure our food supply remains steady.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The delays cut thousands of individuals from food assistance and deepened the backlog of support requests.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The simple, yet smart tool uses steam to loosen dirt, grime, food residue, and splatters for a sparkling clean microwave—no heavy scrubbing required.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
Local farmers work long hours, often under difficult conditions, to ensure our food supply remains steady.
—Joe Dymek, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2026
The delays cut thousands of individuals from food assistance and deepened the backlog of support requests.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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Washington would need to be directly involved in enforcing those provisions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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It’s not meant to smuggle in unrelated provisions that expand the power of leadership at the expense of our members.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Beach replenishment projects scheduled last year were put on hold after officials said federal funding was not available for beach nourishment projects.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm and the Shimmer Pop Clip-On Lip Gloss are two lip formulas designed for on-the-go nourishment with a pop of color for good measure.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose whole-grain flours and breads, skip the syrup, and add protein and fiber to make French toast or pancakes more diabetes-friendly.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Spread on a serving plate or on bread.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Lent is a 40-day period preceding Easter weekend where Catholics fast, pray and may abstain from indulgence, like drinking alcohol or eating meat.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Martha guides you step-by-step through the preparation of the perfect roast chicken, boasting crispy bronzed skin and succulent meat that’s equally tender and juicy throughout the white meat as well as the dark.—
Jennifer Anderson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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Bélanger notes that most midlife women benefit from aiming for about 25 to 35 grams of protein per meal, and choosing meals in that range consistently helps support lean mass and metabolic health.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Amid a meal of beet salad, mushroom potpie, and chocolate cake, a murder disrupted the convivial proceedings, and the thirty or so guests attempted to suss out the culprit.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) also ranked among the least expensive major airports, with average domestic fares coming in at around $291.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Since this is the longest passenger train route in the country, there are private sleeper cars with private roomettes and bedrooms, which can include complimentary meals in the dining car and access to lounges at major stations, depending on your ticket fare.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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All the more remarkable then, that the 1899 lay forgotten for years in a cellar, before eventually ending up on Soo Hoo’s table.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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