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
There will be food vendors, food trucks, visual artists, vendors with unique retail items and informational booths, including information about the San Diego Black Arts + Culture District.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Amazon is currently under investigation by the UK Food Regulator, suspected of late payments to food suppliers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has vetoed a state budget measure that would have allowed more than three million children to receive extra food benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
This windfall for the wealthy would be paid for through cuts to health insurance, Pell grants, and food aid for millions of American families.
—Elaine Maag, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
Amazon is currently under investigation by the UK Food Regulator, suspected of late payments to food suppliers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Texas Governor Gregg Abbott has vetoed a state budget measure that would have allowed more than three million children to receive extra food benefits.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
This windfall for the wealthy would be paid for through cuts to health insurance, Pell grants, and food aid for millions of American families.
—Elaine Maag, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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Until the device is on the market, there are several other ways to make sure your baby is getting enough nourishment.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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Pollinator pots are small containers designed to provide an easy source of nourishment for pollinators.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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The menu includes a nod to Bottura’s passion project — eliminating food waste — in the pappa al pomodoro, made with day-old bread, tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano foam.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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Thinly sliced and roasted as banana chips Banana bread, muffins, or baked goods Who Should Avoid Bananas?—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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For in-flight sustenance, Manaker recommends packing wholesome snacks (think: nuts, seeds, and granola bars) to help maintain energy levels throughout the journey.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Stephen Glantz, 75, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with nine counts each of torturing, injuring or failing to provide necessary sustenance to an animal and neglect to impounded or confined animals, online records show.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Pick up a few bottles of extra-virgin olive oil to have on hand for making salad dressings, cooking meat or fish, and drizzling over vegetables.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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This is the reason many food safety experts agree that rinsing raw fish and meats isn’t a good idea.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Incorporate it as a savory drink as part of a meal.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Skipping meals, especially breakfast, may negatively impact blood sugar control.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 July 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, campaigned on rent freezes in the city, eliminating bus fares and increasing taxes on wealthy New Yorkers.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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There is no extra cost to the fare when booking the stopover.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Try to get one of the two tables by the window overlooking the avenue.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Spectrum Internet plans Find Spectrum’s three internet plans and speeds in the following table.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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