1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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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
Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Spoiled food meant dyspepsia – otherwise known as indigestion – and loose bowels.
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Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
More than £100 million is expected to flow directly into regional economies spanning Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire through hotels, hospitality, transport, food, leisure and retail spending.
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Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for food
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The goal is to make the stomach able to hold more food before the brain signals that the competitive eater is full.
—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Spoiled food meant dyspepsia – otherwise known as indigestion – and loose bowels.
—
Katherine Ott,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
More than £100 million is expected to flow directly into regional economies spanning Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire through hotels, hospitality, transport, food, leisure and retail spending.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Ayurveda posits that goat meat’s similar biological composition to human muscle tissue allows its protein molecules to easily absorb and provide nourishment.
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The spray has peptides and polymers to increase hair diameter and lend fullness, along with amino acids for cuticle repair and scalp nourishment.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
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The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
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The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide.
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
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Spa services and access to thermal suites typically come at an extra cost to the cruise fare.
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For something a little looser, Le Dalí serves local, seasonal French fare under a surrealist, full-on fever dream of a ceiling by Philippe Starck’s daughter, Ara.
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With salon gel manicures and pedicures climbing past $40 a visit, social media tutorials demystifying nail care and growing concern about gel ingredients, more people are trading the salon chair for a setup on the kitchen table.
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Stepping out of a restaurant onto the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, as diners sit at street tables, the shooter pulls out a gun and fires on his targets from behind.
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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