1
as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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3
as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meat
And while much of it rests on tradition, this dish’s combination of crispy skin and tender meat appeals to anyone who loves delicious food.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The food boxes being delivered are nutritionally balanced but the organization can’t regularly provide fresh produce, meat, and dairy.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Red states fare little better; Nebraska meat-packing workers, Georgia autoworkers, and Texas farmers have all experienced raids.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
The food boxes being delivered are nutritionally balanced but the organization can’t regularly provide fresh produce, meat, and dairy.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Those can include cheese, cured meats, herbs and other flavorings in the dough.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Red states fare little better; Nebraska meat-packing workers, Georgia autoworkers, and Texas farmers have all experienced raids.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
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An ever-adapting fusion of flesh and technology, the Borg are a hostile force that seeks not just to eradicate humanity, but to enslave it, forcibly eradicating the sense of self and folding its victims into a homogenous hive mind.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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True Ipomea batatas has bright orange flesh (although modern varieties have much more intense colors than older forms), occasionally white and rarely purple.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For more stellar Tupperware and food storage container finds at Amazon, keep reading!—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
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According to the United Nations, Venezuela historically does not produce enough food to meet its needs, and many products must be imported from abroad and paid for in foreign currencies.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Still, more robust research was needed to declare that the portfolio diet leads to heart-health benefits for everyone, including healthy individuals.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gizmo’s incredible adoption story has certainly melted hearts online after Neveux documented her journey on TikTok (@saviiirose).—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The court overturned a previous ruling that had voided military trials of civilians and restored contentious provisions of the Pakistan Army Act that permitted such trials.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The conflict could also arise over other core values, such as how to raise kids or what activities to prioritize in the relationship.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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This offer excludes loaves of bread and is not valid with any other offer, Rapid Pick-up, Delivery or Online Ordering.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The first is a Cornbread Stuffing Mix, made with white bread and cornbread croutons for a soft and savory bite.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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The roots anchor in the soil, providing a firm foundation for stems, branches, and leaves.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mulch provides insulation from extreme temperatures (cold and hot) by protecting the root system.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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In this poetry collection, Vilariño strips poetry to its essence—distilling love, loss, and the inexorable passage of time into spare yet searing verses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Stripped to their symbolic essence, the erotics of Frankenstein are about the body as meat, electrified by carnal pleasure and unencumbered by the soul.—
Katie Rife,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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