as in menus
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
That reliability meant families across Connecticut were able to go about their daily lives – reading with their kids, cooking meals in their kitchens and staying warm inside – even as severe weather raged outside.
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Steve Sullivan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Kelly’s lackeys dropped off meals, often delivered with a specific code knock on the door.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
With a little planning and a flexible mindset, grocery shopping can become the foundation for meals that support steady energy, better digestion and long-term health – without sacrificing enjoyment.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Drinking orange juice in the morning or with meals is best for immune and heart support.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Leave it to Paltrow to show that practical kitchen tools are what make everyday cooking easier — and meals look even better.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Across all Los Angeles–area events in 2025, including the Grammy Awards, Musically Fed helped redirect 9,905 meals to local nonprofit partners.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Here, consumers will find everything from sandwiches to street tacos, plus full meals that can be reheated in the oven, such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
But fixed eating windows may feel rigid or interfere with social events or family meals.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Steve Sullivan, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
Kelly’s lackeys dropped off meals, often delivered with a specific code knock on the door.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
With a little planning and a flexible mindset, grocery shopping can become the foundation for meals that support steady energy, better digestion and long-term health – without sacrificing enjoyment.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Drinking orange juice in the morning or with meals is best for immune and heart support.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2026
Leave it to Paltrow to show that practical kitchen tools are what make everyday cooking easier — and meals look even better.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Across all Los Angeles–area events in 2025, including the Grammy Awards, Musically Fed helped redirect 9,905 meals to local nonprofit partners.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Here, consumers will find everything from sandwiches to street tacos, plus full meals that can be reheated in the oven, such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
But fixed eating windows may feel rigid or interfere with social events or family meals.
—Caitlin Beale, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meals
Noun
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Fast-food chains like Shake Shack and Chipotle are among those that have rolled out high-protein, lower-carb menus, as Fox News Digital previously reported.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hotel makes the most of its Northern California location by regularly pairing Napa Valley’s top wine producers with seasonal four-course menus at signature eatery, Quattro.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Austin is offering everything from la Madeleine’s chocolate-strawberry bakery boards to Azul’s candlelit rooftop cabanas, including intimate prix-fixe dinners and playful donut boat adventures.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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The private beachfront dinners that include four courses plus beverage service served at a table surrounded by lanterns, facing the ocean.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those types of lunches were later served on lunch wagons and, finally, in restaurants like Ono Hawaiian BBQ.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Meals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meals. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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