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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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Supporters say the diet can boost energy, improve digestion and promote overall wellness.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 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
An all-meat diet provides essentially zero vitamin C (remember our sailor), no dietary fiber to sustain gut microbiota and no plant polyphenols to activate antioxidant pathways.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Supporters say the diet can boost energy, improve digestion and promote overall wellness.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 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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The regulation of our environment; the presence of chemicals both intentionally and unwittingly in our food, water, air, and land; the ecological fate of all living creatures, and of the earth itself—all these dilemmas and conundrums find urgent expression in Carson’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Tony & Tara Eiguren The great potato capital has no shortage of great Basque food either, thanks to a hearty diaspora and community members like Tony and Tara Eiguren.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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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Though Musk anticipates widespread automation in the next decade or two, economists are skeptical about how pervasive and fast these labor and policy shifts will be.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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There is also an emerging industry for using drones to deliver packages – everything from transplant organs to fast food meals.—
Agamemnon Crassidis,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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Those living on the street can use the mission to send and receive mail, take a shower, use the restroom and get food, with anywhere from 500 to 1,000 people showing up for each meal.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The restaurant on Concord Mills Boulevard in Concord will serve its last meals Friday, June 12, an employee told CharlotteFive over the phone.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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