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
Plan ahead by prepping protein-rich foods like lean meats, beans, or tofu to make balanced meals easier.
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Federal cuts have pulled millions of pounds of food off delivery trucks, pantry budgets are being slashed and more New Yorkers are lining up for help than ever.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
The accusation comes in the wake of protest in the city of Moron, where a group partially destroyed the local headquarters of the ruling communist party as the island struggles with energy blackouts and food shortages.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Residents living near these communities are urged to ensure food and trash bins are not left out, as the animals are highly food-motivated.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Federal cuts have pulled millions of pounds of food off delivery trucks, pantry budgets are being slashed and more New Yorkers are lining up for help than ever.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
The accusation comes in the wake of protest in the city of Moron, where a group partially destroyed the local headquarters of the ruling communist party as the island struggles with energy blackouts and food shortages.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Residents living near these communities are urged to ensure food and trash bins are not left out, as the animals are highly food-motivated.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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The Democratic senator, who voted for the USMCA trade pact in 2019, is calling for better labor standards, enforcement provisions, wage protections, and updates to origin requirements that prevent China from accessing the North American market through Mexico.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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During the debate, some council members argued the city must ensure stronger oversight of organizations receiving millions of dollars in public funding, while others cautioned against provisions that could abruptly cut off services for tenants in the middle of eviction cases.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The plants have deep roots, requiring less water, and offer nourishment that wildlife depends on.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Castor oil, sunflower oil, and avocado oil add nourishment while also enhancing shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, she's written about everything from pork pies, cervical biopsies, and traveling with teabags to the cultural impact of bread, women cricketers in CDMX, and where to find tacos in Narvarte—as well as why Huddersfield is undeniably the best hometown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In those days, Thomas said, his family was living in poverty, relying on a soup line for sustenance.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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The meal is regrettable and adds only a little sustenance at best.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
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The campus has a meat processing and food industry building that allows students and researchers to study the meat processing industry.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Until then, smuggling weed had been a grand adventure, an escape from a society that had just thrown Prager’s generation into a meat grinder in Vietnam, a repudiation of the crooked politicians and backward preachers and greedy capitalists who were running the world.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Daybeds outside the Moroccan restaurant, Fanditha, are the best place to take your meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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For the next 16 weeks, the man behind one of the most famous restaurants in the world was going to work with his 130-member team at the five-acre compound to create multi-course meals costing $1,500 a seat.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hosford, the security director at International SOS, suggests travelers stay flexible with travel dates, check fares at nearby airports and set alerts for price drops.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Hosford, the security director at International SOS, suggests travelers stay flexible with travel dates, check fares at nearby airports and set alerts for price drops.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The White House needs to be at the table for that to occur.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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