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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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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
The Aldi Blind Box comes in four varieties—Snack, Fiber, Protein, and Mystery—with items ranging from premium meats and fresh produce to elevated snacks, cheeses, and pantry go-to items.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Each family can receive a box with items such as meat, bread and fruit every two weeks.
—Lina Ruiz
june 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Long before supermarkets existed (and even before refrigeration existed), markets were gathering places where locals went to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, cheeses, and much more.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Each family can receive a box with items such as meat, bread and fruit every two weeks.
—Lina Ruiz
june 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Long before supermarkets existed (and even before refrigeration existed), markets were gathering places where locals went to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, cheeses, and much more.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Their concave shapes and generous size are perfect vessels for all kinds of fillings, from a rich, hearty meat ragù to lighter combinations like ricotta and seasonal vegetables.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
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Schwartz slid between the two of them, kissed Benji first and then Zack, Zack and then Benji, back and forth as lips found lips, hands found flesh, underwear found the floor.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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There is a crew of main characters dancing in the spotlight here, both of flesh and ice.—
Erika Owen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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This is a crisis that cannot be ignored, especially with school-age children now in summer vacation, which means even further reductions in access to healthy foods.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In 2001, food-freedom advocates, including Stewart, successfully petitioned the county to weaken regulations, providing McAfee access to a new pool of customers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The findings, the latest in a growing body of research about the vaccine’s benefits for heart health, suggest such benefits observed in earlier studies have persisted for years.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The home and core ranges reflected strong loyalty between these areas less than 258 miles apart.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Key Takeaways Whole-grain bread in a PB&J sandwich slows digestion and causes a smaller blood sugar spike compared to white bread.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Don't forget a thick slice of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the flavor.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Larger roots mean larger iris blooms and better plant vitality the following year.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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During a scene in the show toward the end, Hargitay's character roots through several boxes around her.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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When the last vestiges of the classic-rock era finally fade, many of the moments that made up its truest essence will be impossible to explain to those who missed it.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
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That's the essence of red zone chaos.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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