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, 25 Apr. 2026
And the idea that diet and exercise are up to you.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 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
His symptoms led to limits on his diet and physical activity.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
And the idea that diet and exercise are up to you.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 25 Apr. 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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The arsenic levels in food are measured in parts per billion (ppb).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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The gusts progressively grew stronger, knocking over planters and forcing food vendors to close up shop early, until the festival itself was paused and performers were ushered offstage.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 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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Gas peakers — plants designed for short, high-output bursts — are now being co-located with data center campuses specifically to absorb these inference spikes that baseload plants can’t respond to fast enough.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Other studies indicate that up to 70% of patients fast longer than advised.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now Los Angeles Times editor Daniel Hernandez, too, has reported on his meal at Noma LA, even as the paper’s critics declined to dine there.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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There is also more competition than ever in the restaurant space for health-conscious diners and protein-rich snacks and meals.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
1 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 3 May. 2026.
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