DIET Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of diet

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

These nutrients are generally lacking in Americans’ diets and inadequate amounts can affect growth and development. — Sarah Schlichter, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026 Carbs like rice, potatoes, and pasta are staples in many diets. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 25 Sep. 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

Noun

According to Euromonitor, high-protein foods, beverages and supplements generated more than $3 trillion in global retail sales in 2025.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
The food is healthy, fresh, and inventive enough to persuade you to dine in for at least a couple of nights, in spite of Ubud’s strong and growing food scene.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Certain groups should not fast at all, including pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and teenagers, people with type 1 diabetes and anyone with a history of eating disorders.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
His company’s growth is being hindered by its inability to hire people fast enough.

— Pat Gelsinger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of fast

Noun

This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Plan for help, not just modifications The NIA says aging in place planning should also account for future needs around transportation, meals, household chores, personal care and health care.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

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