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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
However, Mokari does recommend making some additions for a more balanced diet. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 A day after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV is reported to be walking around his room, eating a regular diet and having respiratory physical therapy. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 14 Oct. 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
  • Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms are calm, expansive, and built to frame the ever-changing landscape, while the food celebrates local ingredients with a refined, modern twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 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
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Verb
  • Panama Fertility opened nearly 40 years ago as a small clinic catering to local families; fast forward to today, and it’s grown into one of the most prolific clinics in Central America, with half of their patients hailing from the US and Caribbean.
    — Jessica Poitevien, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The court found that the directive to fast to death was implemented by targeting children first, while guards were deployed to prevent them from escaping, beating those who attempted to escape or eat.
    — Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • From employees in white paper boat hats to burgers and fries tucked into open cardboard trays ready for a meal in the car, In-N-Out has built a following that extends well beyond its restaurant doors.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • From Tuesday through Saturday, he can still be found in the kitchen in full effect, ensuring every meal meets his exacting standards.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 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
Definition of nonfat

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