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as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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3
as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meat
Among the first consumer prices to gain will be food costs, particularly perishables like dairy, fruit, vegetables, fish and meat.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
While most burrito spots focus on the meat, Cosmic Cantina pays equal attention to the rice and beans.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabriel recommends slow-cooking or baking the meat, which avoids extra fats or oils.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
While most burrito spots focus on the meat, Cosmic Cantina pays equal attention to the rice and beans.
—Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Gabriel recommends slow-cooking or baking the meat, which avoids extra fats or oils.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
Noun
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The long-standing practice of not eating flesh meat on Fridays is done in honor of Jesus sacrificing his flesh on Good Friday, according to the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Well, with the human experience comes the human flesh, physical body, [the] spirit, and then the soul.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Digital marketing Careers in digital marketing and agricultural communications also are gaining traction, with consumers increasingly being interested in where their food comes from.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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While startups await the president’s signature and agencies anticipate the bill’s new provisions, researchers are trying to stay afloat, some furloughing scientists until the funding becomes available.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Annual contribution caps, even with catch-up provisions, restrict how much can be invested each year.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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In Geekbench, the A18 Pro’s single-core speeds weren't terribly far behind the A16’s multi-core<\/em> speeds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the core of the system is the ability to read ErrPs generated in the brain’s anterior cingulate cortex.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Far from being hungry and spending most of our resources on food, mankind has never had to work fewer hours to pay for his bread.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nugent plans to start by ramping up bread production before focusing on adding more sweet things like chocolate slabs, pastries and celebration cakes to the menu.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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See latest conditions Rainfall during the critical germination months from September through November was well below normal, and the winter rain needed to support deep roots and healthy growth also fell short.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The roots of the quaint hotel—once home to a cardinal—are reflected in the guest rooms’ tapestries, oak floors, and Carrara-marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The film’s direction, combined with the film’s cinematography, focuses on the mythological essence of Elefsina and the mysterious shipwrecks hidden in the darkness of its seabed.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tarasoff’s parents were, in essence, asking the court to impose a duty on therapists to ignore patient confidentiality laws and warn potential victims of their patients.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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