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food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
all she wants to do is sit quietly after the large Thanksgiving meal
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Recent Examples of meals
The meals generally are fairly balanced with a protein, a carb, and either vegetables, a salad, or a fruit.
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Sari Hitchins, Parents, 13 Oct. 2025
The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Unless expressly stated, transportation, ground transfers, meals, gratuities, incidentals, resort or facility fees, security deposits, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Routine is everything - Create a clear schedule for meals, walks, rest time.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
This was true, though on that particular visit the pain had to do mostly with the need to take the children to play areas buzzing with sounds and lights, with not having any leisurely meals or time to wander.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
My baby steps include being more intentional about family meals without phones and trying to cut back on the obsessive scrolling of the news and Instagram that interferes with human conversation.
—Ken Stern, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Sari Hitchins, Parents, 13 Oct. 2025
The chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry are done up in a creamy eggshell hue, and there’s a breakfast room for light meals.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Unless expressly stated, transportation, ground transfers, meals, gratuities, incidentals, resort or facility fees, security deposits, and all other expenses are the sole responsibility of the winner.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
Routine is everything - Create a clear schedule for meals, walks, rest time.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The meals were invoiced as food for wellness fairs, family fun days and other Foundation events.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
This was true, though on that particular visit the pain had to do mostly with the need to take the children to play areas buzzing with sounds and lights, with not having any leisurely meals or time to wander.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
My baby steps include being more intentional about family meals without phones and trying to cut back on the obsessive scrolling of the news and Instagram that interferes with human conversation.
—Ken Stern, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2024, of the more than 450 credit card charges of over $100 on his campaign expenditure report, the majority were for drinks and meals at various Sacramento restaurants and bars such as Chargins’ Bar & Grill, Karma Brew and Prelude Kitchen & Bar.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meals
Noun
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Taco Bell’s new Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce is a perfect complement to the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken, which is returning to menus as Crispy Chicken Burritos, Soft Tacos, Strips, and new Nacho Fries.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Here's where Five new value items will be added to Taco Bell menus for fans to test and try out.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors allege the rest was used by charity leaders for their own personal purchases, including real estate and lavish dinners.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Home refrigerators offered modern freezer compartments, ready to fill with fish sticks, frozen waffles and TV dinners.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Meals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meals. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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