1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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2
as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect
a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings
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Recent Examples of food
Simply pump the handle to cut food into fine, chunky, or coarse bits as needed.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Yianni and Plousia have spent 40 years running their beloved seaside Greek diner, which serves as a warm hub of laughter, stories, food and community.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
In the past forty days, the Administration, backed by the Supreme Court, cut food-stamp benefits for more than forty million people.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Yianni and Plousia have spent 40 years running their beloved seaside Greek diner, which serves as a warm hub of laughter, stories, food and community.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
In the past forty days, the Administration, backed by the Supreme Court, cut food-stamp benefits for more than forty million people.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Subscribe to the Eat Drink Freep newsletter for insider scoops on food and dining in metro Detroit.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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It’s blended with moisture-locking sunflower seed oil, white lupin flower extract to improve elasticity, and passionfruit oil for a hit of lightweight, never-greasy nourishment.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another nourishment project was scheduled for 2026.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This offer excludes loaves of bread and is not valid with any other offer, Rapid Pick-up, Delivery or Online Ordering.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The first is a Cornbread Stuffing Mix, made with white bread and cornbread croutons for a soft and savory bite.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mousseau said feeding people is not only about providing sustenance but also an important part of tribal culture.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Weld Food Bank serves 1,700 people a day through an emergency food box program and delivers sustenance to 600 homebound seniors every month.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by CBS News, the lions eat about an equivalent of three cows’ worth of meat each week, and the facility is running low on supply.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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To keep coyotes out of yards, the human society advises people to secure garbage cans, and dispose of food waste that might be attractive to wild animals, like meat and cheese, with a small amount of ammonia in the garbage bag.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Federal subsidies for meals have become a flashpoint in the fight between Democrats and Republicans who have been unable to agree on a new bill to fund the government, leading to a federal government shutdown now in its 40th day.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Want a meal that tastes like a million bucks?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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More challenging fare, particularly art house or non-English-language films, has a better chance of finding support in Cannes or Berlin or selling off a festival debut in Venice or Toronto.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The farm-to-table fare doesn't have to travel far, and the result is notable food and an authentic atmosphere.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Over the course of the hour-long runtime, all the girls bring their lingering tensions and disagreements to the table and air everything out.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Phoenix's oldest dive bars still going strong Nothing beats a classic dive, complete with cheap drinks, pool tables and a jukebox.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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