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
Right now, our list includes fabric storage bins, under-sink organizers, food storage bins, and other organizers for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and other living spaces.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Add combinations of foods to your diet to absorb as much vitamin C as possible, such as berries with nut butter or an orange along with a fortified breakfast cereal.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Avocado oil offers these same benefits, giving you another way to reap the food's inflammation-busting benefits.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Hosting a garden party also offers the opportunity to get creative, with everything from the food to the décor to the activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for food
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Add combinations of foods to your diet to absorb as much vitamin C as possible, such as berries with nut butter or an orange along with a fortified breakfast cereal.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Avocado oil offers these same benefits, giving you another way to reap the food's inflammation-busting benefits.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Jan. 2026
Hosting a garden party also offers the opportunity to get creative, with everything from the food to the décor to the activities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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One of the provisions of Measure C is to allocate revenue from the hotel tax boost in varying percentages, depending on the use.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Long sought by the dairy industry, the return of whole and 2% milk to school meals reverses provisions of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act championed by former first lady Michelle Obama.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the top of the year, a $125 million beach nourishment project will be complete, doubling the size of several beaches like Upham Beach and Sunset Beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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After providing the dogs with nourishment and medical treatment, the rescuers move the pets to one of the organization's shelters.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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There can be an ecstasy in work—not just the taste of bread, but also the odor of roses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The matzah ball soup, meanwhile, consists of chicken and pork meatballs mixed with bread crumbs instead of matzah meal, topped with pickled celery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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For Matt Damon, gluten is not the sustenance of heroes.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Years of overfishing had depleted their prey, and humans killed them for sustenance or in disputes over fish.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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In a world facing overlapping environmental crises, choosing meat-free meals is one of the most immediate and effective ways individuals can reduce their climate impact.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Stone gives meats like coppa, prosciutto, or mortadella a single fold, which can be eaten as-is for the perfect bite.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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An albino raccoon named Cricket reaches through the wires of its cage to grab an animal cracker, an appetizer treat right before the evening meal.—
Blake Farmer,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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One cozy meal to consider is the Beijing Noodle Soup at Honey Buns Cafe II, which comes with pork, noodles and a variety of vegetables to soothe your cravings for comfort food.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Investigators said that the driver, a man in his 60s, was picking up a fare in the area when he was attacked by the passenger.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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There was no Metro-North fare increase in Connecticut that took effect at the beginning of this year.—
Gabby DeBenedictis,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the awards show, Penn was spotted smoking indoors while sitting at a table with costar Leonardo DiCaprio, among others.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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This one, designed to be both traditional and minimalist, is ideal for your kitchen table and almost 50% off.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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