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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
An individualized exercise and diet program can improve their chances of survival while on the waiting list, a study published Wednesday in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found, with the frailest patients often benefiting the most. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 22 Oct. 2026 If there aren’t personal dispositions from an ethical or medical perspective, there is no reason to completely omit any ingredient from one’s diet. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 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
  • In Weeds Pests may be drawn in by weeds, which can serve as a shelter and food source until spring.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The stains, her mother remembers, were caused by chocolate syrup from a chocolate fountain, strawberries, tequila, catered Mexican food from their favorite restaurant — all from the wedding reception.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 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
Definition of slimming
Verb
  • The flower, which is strongly scented, blooms fast and bright, only past dusk, and lasts only a single night in high summer.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The objective is to keep the Tiger composed across everything from broken trails and sudden braking inputs to fast, flowing stretches of tarmac.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • Food and drink Some guests at Kapano and Dithaba may choose to visit Lelapo for meals (the menu is the same everywhere).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Serve the easy meal, use the good blanket, and let a pleasure count without improving it.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 4 Nov. 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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