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
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Its diet of shellfish lends a taste and texture unlike other fish.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 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
Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2026
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Look Beyond Protein Despite quinoa's high protein content, our experts caution against viewing any grain as a standalone protein source in most diets.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Its diet of shellfish lends a taste and texture unlike other fish.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 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
The results also indicated that people who discontinue any kind of weight-loss medication regain the weight four times faster than those who stop dieting or working out to shed pounds.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 8 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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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 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
Verb
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Put another way, earnings have been so strong that analysts can’t raise their estimates fast enough.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The clinic was founded in the 1950s by Otto Buchinger, a naval doctor who learn about fasting in India and was said to have been cured of severe rheumatoid arthritis following a 19-day water fast.—
Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
Noun
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But my favorite meal of all was room-service breakfast, served on our patio, with perfect ocean views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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The attorney said earlier this week that her clients also had been given meals containing worms, which prompted some detainees to go on a hunger strike.—
Julia Ainsley,
NBC news,
29 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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