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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
Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Shift In Obesity Perception Historically, obesity has been viewed as a lifestyle issue, as a result of the diet and activity one partakes in.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 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
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
However, white bread can be part of a healthy diet, especially when paired with protein, healthy fats, or fiber-rich foods, which can help slow digestion and improve satiety, Guzman notes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Shift In Obesity Perception Historically, obesity has been viewed as a lifestyle issue, as a result of the diet and activity one partakes in.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 13 June 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
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
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Cost Everything is relative, but prices across the Amalfi Coast and on Capri—for everything from food and drinks to accommodations and taxis—are high compared to many other Italian destinations.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Wearing it for an hour resulted in an oh-so-subtle slimming effect in the bottom half of my face, akin to the removal of a tiny amount of my ample buccal fat.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The speed is slow enough to be safe for crowded areas yet fast enough for a realistic walking sequence.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Nov. 2025
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Cold drains phone batteries fast, and having layers ready can make the difference between discomfort and danger.—
JamiLee Hoglind,
Outside,
20 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The World Food Program provides over 600,000 children a hot meal every day in many schools in Haiti.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
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According to findings published on December 11 in the journal BMC Zoology, at least one mosasaur species may have pursued their meals upstream into freshwater rivers.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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There are nonfat, low-fat, and full-fat versions of both Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
20 May 2026
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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