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
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
In modern community planning terms, that’s called a road diet.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 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
Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and usually offer minimal nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Now, Bell's diet focuses on leaner meats and tasty salads.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 May 2026
In modern community planning terms, that’s called a road diet.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 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
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
—Mary J. Scourboutakos, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and usually offer minimal nutritional value.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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Our food director Chris Morocco is spectacular at this exact category.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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When Thomson went through a difficult divorce, in 2014, Djena would often check in on her, showing up at her door with food.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 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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If enough of these clips rack up enough views fast enough, credulous social-media algorithms interpret the spike as an authentic surge of interest and push the videos to real users, who sometimes generate real engagement, prompting the algorithm to push those videos even further.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Then the compilation fast forwards to 1996 for two sessions from the band’s final months, when their lineup had expanded to include a live drummer, Benny Di Massa.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Virador Beach Club is a breezy indoor-outdoor Mediterranean spot by the beach, ideal for a casual but hearty meal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Roy Pope entered its modern era with to-go meals and a coffee-wine bar in 2021, when chef Louis Lambert and Chris Reale of the 100-year-old Paris Coffee Shop took ownership.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 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 18 May. 2026.
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