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Recent Examples of caloric
In a caloric deficit, higher protein is recommended to preserve lean muscle.
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Bodybuilders traditionally starved that fat off in the subsequent cutting phase, a period of caloric restriction that can last just as long as the bulk.
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Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Hank told me the caloric expenditure of her making her way to the beach, digging the nest, laying the eggs, covering them up with the sand.
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Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
To keep your drink lighter, opt for unsweetened preparations or use safe, non-caloric sweeteners such as monk fruit.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Oct. 2025
Bodybuilders traditionally starved that fat off in the subsequent cutting phase, a period of caloric restriction that can last just as long as the bulk.
—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
Hank told me the caloric expenditure of her making her way to the beach, digging the nest, laying the eggs, covering them up with the sand.
—
Taylor Hagood,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caloric
Adjective
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The Bank of America Institute ranked drinks by calorific content to show that fruit juice is probably a worse choice than full-fat cola.
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When heated to about 300 degrees Celsius in an oxygen-free environment, the material forms carbon-rich granules with high calorific value.
Adjective
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Add lean protein like chicken or fish to your pasta instead of fattier meats.
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Only have fattier or leaner meat?
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“Caloric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caloric. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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