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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
My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Those immigration conditions led to decades of stateside stereotypes of Italians as poor and violent and their diet ridiculed as peasant grub. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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 somewhere between talking about recipes and the future of food, the conversation took an unexpected turn.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Parts of the hotel date to the 14th century and one can gaze out at the spires and listen to church bells, but the atmosphere is contemporary with an emphasis on food and drink and sleeping rooms with art from ownership's private collection.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Definition of food
Adjective
  • Now on sale for 50 percent off, these slimming, straight-fit bottoms are perfect for feeling cool on warmer days, and even dressing up with a sleek blouse and heels for a night on the town.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of slimming
Verb
  • Ferrante explains that a single egg case can produce 30–40 roaches, so a small infestation can multiply fast.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • Two Forces Doing the Work Advocacy Couldn't For years, the moral case alone wasn't moving the big players fast enough.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Nausea is a common side effect of these medications, and heavy, greasy meals can amplify it rather than settle the stomach.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Definition of meal
Adjective
  • My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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