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noun

Definition of dietnext
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
The third is the durability of the DASH diet as a validated model. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Many experts believe that social media, by showing kids images of unrealistically thin peers and by amplifying content encouraging extreme diets, helps fuel eating disorders. — Darius Tahir, CBS News, 8 Oct. 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
  1. food
  2. slimming
  3. fast
  4. meal
  5. nonfat
Noun
  • This would be particularly relevant in contested environments where drones can observe roads, locate logistics convoys and attack vehicles carrying ammunition, fuel, food and other essential supplies.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Caffeine hits your bloodstream faster when there’s no food to slow it down, setting you up for a crash later, endocrinologists told Parade.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of food
Adjective
  • Now 30 percent off, these stretchy and slimming capris are made from a soft, breathable cotton blend that’s lightweight and comfortable enough to wear all day long.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of slimming
Verb
  • Plus the formula features a milky serum-like texture that feels featherlight and absorbs fast.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The program, which allows members to access thousands of dollars' worth of Anthropic's Claude products and credits, is part of the AI company's efforts to strengthen ties to fast growing companies and founders.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Ignoring the Work Triangle Ignore the wisdom of the kitchen work triangle—in which the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator are arranged to make meal prep and cooking more efficient—at your peril.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of meal
Adjective
  • Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
  • For further customization, these options can also be made nonfat or with nondairy milk.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2022
Definition of nonfat

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