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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Recent Examples of diet
Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Apr. 2026
People could still use SNAP to buy chocolate milk, unsweetened seltzers and some juice drinks, but not regular or diet sodas.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Fox News Staff, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024
Analysts had expressed worries that the growing popularity of diet drugs known broadly as GLP-1s would curb demand for takeout meals.
—Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2025
Practicing stress management and sleep hygiene, as well as making adjustments to diet and exercise can help.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Edamame, turkey, tuna, and certain dairy products provide a boost of protein without adding high amounts of fat to your diet.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 4 Apr. 2026
People could still use SNAP to buy chocolate milk, unsweetened seltzers and some juice drinks, but not regular or diet sodas.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Analysts had expressed worries that the growing popularity of diet drugs known broadly as GLP-1s would curb demand for takeout meals.
—Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2023
Verb
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and usually offer minimal nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2025
Practicing stress management and sleep hygiene, as well as making adjustments to diet and exercise can help.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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The hormone insulin is a peptide that moves sugar from the bloodstream into cells; GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-1, spurs the pancreas to release insulin and slows the passage of food through the gut.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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After four years of sky-high inflation, American families can ill afford another round of higher food prices, but that’s exactly what’s coming if things remain unchanged.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The question now—for policymakers, employers, investors, and the generation caught in the middle—is whether anyone can build new institutions fast enough to keep up with the machines.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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But fast forward to 2026, and arcades are slowly dying.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Transform everyday meals into flavorful creations with Gustus Vitae seasoning sets.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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That means intentional slow breathing, a hot bath, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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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 12 Apr. 2026.
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