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
Months of an Israeli ban on food entering Gaza, and the current strict controls on food distribution, have fueled widespread hunger.
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
Starbucks has also made big strategic changes to improve efficiency, including cutting down on its extensive food and drink menu and doing away with some options for drink customizations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 July 2025
The legislation will reduce federal funding for Medicaid and food assistance, which is likely to result in millions losing coverage.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
While 92 million jobs may be lost due to AI, the same report indicates that 170 million new jobs will be created because of AI, with the jobs expected to see the most growth including farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction workers, salespeople and food processing workers.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Anas Baba, NPR, 6 July 2025
Starbucks has also made big strategic changes to improve efficiency, including cutting down on its extensive food and drink menu and doing away with some options for drink customizations.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 6 July 2025
The legislation will reduce federal funding for Medicaid and food assistance, which is likely to result in millions losing coverage.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
While 92 million jobs may be lost due to AI, the same report indicates that 170 million new jobs will be created because of AI, with the jobs expected to see the most growth including farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction workers, salespeople and food processing workers.
—Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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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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Spread the cream cheese mixture to the edges of the slice of bread, and place the remaining slices on top, pressing down lightly.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
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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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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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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Skipping meals, especially breakfast, may negatively impact blood sugar control.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
1 July 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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Positioned for potential glory by influential film festivals including Sundance and Cannes, early contenders for the 2026 Oscars include both high-brow international fare and heavyweight competitors hailing from major movies directed by Hollywood royalty.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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High-profile controversies, such as airlines hiking fares during hurricanes, highlight the reputational and regulatory risks of opaque algorithms.—
Durga Krishnamoorthy,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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While there’s certainly nothing like chemo or surgery happening on any massage tables, doctors are primarily responsible for crafting these new spa menus.—
Kelsey Eisen,
Robb Report,
26 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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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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