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
Here are 7 foods that deliver more vitamin K than kale, plus tips for how to include them in your diet.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Core functions, including many food and drug inspections, are suspended because Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on funding the government.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
No negative effects have been reported from consuming too much vitamin E from foods.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
There's obviously a range of reasons why a parent would do the same (for instance, food allergy issues).
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
Core functions, including many food and drug inspections, are suspended because Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked on funding the government.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
No negative effects have been reported from consuming too much vitamin E from foods.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025
There's obviously a range of reasons why a parent would do the same (for instance, food allergy issues).
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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An impasse exists because Democrats want a deal to secure health care provisions, while Republicans have raised concerns about costs and the extent to which migrants should have access to health care.—
Joshua Sammons,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the federal spending on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP — another priority for Democrats — will be reduced by more than $1 trillion over the next decade as a result of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Food and Drink As with all Soho House outposts, food serves as a bridge between nourishment and socializing.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Jupiter in Cancer brings expansion and a sense of emotional validation, especially when regarding themes of family, nourishment and security.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The bread itself, sourced from WildBloom Sourdough Microbakery, in Alexandria, is warm and chewy.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Oct. 2025
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While toasting alone has been shown to slightly lower the glycemic index of bread, both experts agreed that portion control and nutrient-dense bread varieties will always deliver bigger results.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each restaurant feels distinct yet aligned, fostering the sense that food here isn’t just sustenance but part of the overall experience.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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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Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clean refrigerators and other surfaces that may have touched deli meat.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Two more products have been recalled in relation to the listeria outbreak with four deaths traced to prepared pasta meals, one recall that involves Publix, Walmart and likely other chains as well as independent stores.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Surviving a volatile market One major challenge budget carriers face is that their low-fare advantage has been significantly eroded by the availability of basic economy fares offered by legacy airlines like Delta and United.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
6 Oct. 2025
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Trump stops Biden's Euro-style solution to flight delays and paves way to lower fares.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As of February 2024, the North Seattle plan was formally off the table.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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The away supporters at Molineux did not have much else to shout about until the Dutch central defender’s 86th-minute header rescued a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who remain winless at the foot of the table.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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