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diet 1 of 3

noun

Definition of dietnext
as in food
the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.

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adjective

as in slimming

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verb

as in to fast

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Recent Examples of diet
Noun
China's oil import diet in turn helped ease global demand, softening the upward price effects for the United States, Europe and beyond. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 China’s oil import diet in turn helped ease global demand, softening the upward price effects for the United States, Europe and beyond. — Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
To avoid San Francisco’s tax on sugary drinks, Costco chose to serve only diet sodas or unsweetened tea in its food courts. — Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 1 June 2024 Continue reading here… FOOD FIGHT - ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star lashes out at ‘diet culture’ after sharing ‘overweight’ bikini pic. — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024
Verb
Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2026 Lawrence also reluctantly dieted to portray Dominika — the former ballerina forced to enter Sparrow School, a government program that trains her to be a deadly agent for espionage. — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
  1. food
  2. slimming
  3. fast
  4. meal
  5. nonfat
Noun
  • But despite years of diplomatic efforts there is no sign of a breakthrough in ending a war that has had repercussions for the global food and energy supply, as well as severely straining relations between Russia and Western countries.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The food is a definite highlight here, with several places to eat and drink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of food
Adjective
  • Now 30 percent off, these stretchy and slimming capris are made from a soft, breathable cotton blend that’s lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day long.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of slimming
Verb
  • His company’s growth is being hindered by its inability to hire people fast enough.
    — Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Will his addiction to fast driving undermine his commitment to providing affordable penile health care to residents of our nation’s capital?
    — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • Ask to eat a meal at the chef’s counter; watching the young kitchen team work is its own show.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Making restaurant reservations on their creator’s behalf is one of the AI assistants’ most visible use cases, especially as diners face the growing headache of navigating different apps and credit card reward tiers just to book a meal.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of meal
Adjective
  • Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
  • For further customization, these options can also be made nonfat or with nondairy milk.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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