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
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Eat Better, As A Family Poor diet is the number-one risk factor for disease in men worldwide.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 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
That would dump more cars onto surrounding streets and set up another road diet clash that pits car culture against growing demand for a city that is safer and more inviting for those who walk, bike and use transit.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Eat Better, As A Family Poor diet is the number-one risk factor for disease in men worldwide.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 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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And there is hope for future deals in other areas, such as on food products.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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An all-day menu is also available—whether for a sit-down lunch, or just snacks by the pool—with mezze-type foods like tabbouleh, tomato salad, feta with olives and grapes, and garlic fries, as well as larger plates like a fennel and beef burger and a sardine pie.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 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
Verb
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But reopening the strait this week may not get oil out of the Persian Gulf fast enough to prevent crude inventories from effectively running to empty.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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This crisis forced CrowdStrike to make decisions fast while managing operational disruption in real time.—
Meghan Tisinger,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 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 24 Jun. 2026.
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