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
Freezing or freeze-drying food does not kill pathogens.
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
His personal approach is rooted in sustainability, food sovereignty, and cultural preservation.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Foreign objects in food products, like small plastic shards, could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
However, other beverages jumped 13.2%, while overall food costs were up 3.4%.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
His personal approach is rooted in sustainability, food sovereignty, and cultural preservation.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Foreign objects in food products, like small plastic shards, could obstruct airways, especially in vulnerable populations like children and older adults.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
However, other beverages jumped 13.2%, while overall food costs were up 3.4%.
—Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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Some people have scoffed at sand nourishment projects, Whitelaw said, with a misconception that sand washes away in the winter and always comes back with summer swells.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
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This plan was to improve the health and well-being of children, to provide nourishment and promote educational performance, while supporting farmers by using the surpluses for school lunches.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Bánh Anh Em bakes its bread in house—enormous, airy rugby balls of yeast and flour, with crackly thin crusts and a crumb as light as soufflé.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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As of June, white bread was priced at $1.86 per pound.—
Chicago Tribune,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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Wheel it onto a veranda or sunroom to draw in some sustenance on wheels.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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The fair is bracing for roughly a million visitors, all of whom — in between roller coaster thrills, baking showdowns, livestock exhibits and live tunes, will require some serious sustenance.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The group had felled a moose the day before the crash, and arranged for Eugene to transport the meat via the plane.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Lion’s mane mushrooms are prepared and cooked down into a texture resembling meat, paired with garlic sauce and dukkah spices.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Here’s what Texas employees need to know about rest periods, meal breaks and your rights on the clock.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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There are dozens of places to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine here, so having at least one meal (plus some bubble tea and maybe a snack) is a prerequisite.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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But both United and Delta pointed to strength in their premium cabins, where seats are several times more expensive than a coach fare, as well as in their loyalty programs.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Games take years to make, with some budgets ballooning over $500 million—more than most Hollywood movies, save for the blockbuster superhero-type fare.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 July 2025
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Just as theatrical—and perhaps even more thrilling—is the restaurant’s turmeric-marinated catfish, the fish cut into hunks and twice-cooked: first, with a crisping swim in the kitchen’s deep fryer, offstage in the kitchen, then at the table, in a sizzling skillet set over a portable burner.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Fudd sat beside Bueckers at her table when she was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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