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
In the South, talking about food is personal.
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, the food in the menu’s photos does look fairly delicious.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Opt for the five courses—you won’t be overwhelmed with food as the courses are aptly sized and paced.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That paradise is North Sea Jazz Festival, a 3-day celebration of local and international sonics, food and tropical bliss that descends upon the island’s capital of Willemstad each year, but with none before having gone as big as 2025’s rendition.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sid Evans, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
That said, the food in the menu’s photos does look fairly delicious.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Opt for the five courses—you won’t be overwhelmed with food as the courses are aptly sized and paced.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That paradise is North Sea Jazz Festival, a 3-day celebration of local and international sonics, food and tropical bliss that descends upon the island’s capital of Willemstad each year, but with none before having gone as big as 2025’s rendition.
—Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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The draft form doesn’t apply for 2025, although the provisions on tips and overtime pay apply.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Special provisions are available for individuals who become ill or disabled after filing an initial claim.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some of the proceeds from the event are earmarked for programs that teach kids about healthy food preparation, nourishment, and the important role food plays in a place’s heritage and traditions.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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For a technology-intensive financial services company like JPMorganChase, $1 million is a crumb in a bread factory.—
Emily Acton,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Housemade breads are across the menu at Chenin.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Where to Eat Meals on Le Grand Tour are far more than sustenance; their narrative experiences.—
Jennifer Schwartz,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
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To this day, some restaurants in the state honor that early sustenance with their own hearty dishes.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Aug. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dill is an easy herb to grow and its unique anise flavor complements salads and meats and adds tang to a jar of pickles.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, Southern tradition collides with global polish, turning the midmorning meal into something far more dynamic than basic bacon and eggs.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Either way, the butter dish adds a sense of thoughtfulness and tradition to everyday meals.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant, which has an upscale dining room and casual cafe, is renowned for chef Frank Stitt’s Southern-meets-Italian fare but also for its gracious waitstaff, who are led by his wife, Pardis, the co-owner.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Take a look at the table for the South American World Cup qualifying group and a couple of things immediately jump out.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Housed in a historic Germantown residence, the restaurant serves its brunch family-style, with strangers seated together at communal tables.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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