Definition of alimentnext
as in food
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect complained that he had to drive for hours to find any sort of cultural aliment when visiting his parents' rural home

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Noun
  • And there is hope for future deals in other areas, such as on food products.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • An all-day menu is also available—whether for a sit-down lunch, or just snacks by the pool—with mezze-type foods like tabbouleh, tomato salad, feta with olives and grapes, and garlic fries, as well as larger plates like a fennel and beef burger and a sardine pie.
    Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • While some beaches remain wide and sand is plentiful, other beaches need human help — and when beach nourishment projects don’t happen, impacts become apparent.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
  • Water the plant deeply and slowly at the base rather than overhead, as this will ensure the roots receive sufficient nourishment and help prevent diseases that can arise from wet foliage.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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“Aliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aliment. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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