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
Key Takeaways Air-frying and baking with extra virgin olive oil can increase healthy unsaturated fats and reduce saturated fat in foods.
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Lunar New Year is a time for renewal and reflection, with food often used to help usher in good fortune, longevity and unity.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Polio virus is spread through water, food, and close contact with an infected person.
—Jon Lapook, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
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Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Feb. 2026
Lunar New Year is a time for renewal and reflection, with food often used to help usher in good fortune, longevity and unity.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Bettmann Archive/Getty Images Polio virus is spread through water, food, and close contact with an infected person.
—Jon Lapook, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
However, some still abstain from certain foods, like red meat, depending on their religious practices and personal beliefs.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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What arrived was pleasant but essentially identical to the nightly pre-dinner cocktail hour provisions, nothing that suggested the kitchen had treated it as a distinct request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Senate Judiciary committee amended the bill to give local governments the option to pass an ordinance to opt-out of many provisions of the bill and to address increasing construction costs.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To give your lawn extra nourishment to thrive in the spring and ensure a strong start, applying nitrogen fertilizer is a great option.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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That nourishment comes courtesy of fatty acid–rich rice bran extract and allantoin, the latter of which also works to repair the skin barrier to stave off sensitivity.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the mornings, do a lap of the buffet to choose between made-to-order omelets, fresh fruit, cereals, pancakes and waffles, breads and pastries, and rotating hot sides including breakfast meats and hash browns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Scatter cheese over the vegetables and the bread cubes over the cheese.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Reducing bureaucracy and streamlining industry fees are key pillars of achieving sustenance and making Nigerian producers competitive.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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So people are getting more and more frustrated— My concern is with the sustenance of democracy and democratic institutions.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The chef presents each cut of meat before it is served and everyone eats at the same time for a convivial, family-style experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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This new study suggests potential brain benefits with higher intake of fish, vegetables and even tea associated with better cognitive function, while processed meats and sugary foods were linked to worse outcomes.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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After your meal, browse through the nearby gift shop, which features items like ceramic citrus juicers, Casa Cody archival postcards, cookbooks, and playing cards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday evening, families sat amid the rubble and destruction for iftar, the meal held at the end of the daily dawn-to-dusk fast.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Les Loges, with its Michelin star, offers fare among Lyon's' best, in a stunning setting combining Florentine grandeur with contemporary glass and steel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The streamer also carries several works from the beloved Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, whose films provide a refreshing alternative to Disney and DreamWorks fare.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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The in-room kitchenette and outdoor dining table simplify mealtimes as well.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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