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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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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 history of Welsh food is deeply tied to the country’s rugged mountainous terrain—think hearty ingredients that could withstand the rainy weather like root vegetables and salted meats.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fill cabbage leaves with a mixture of meat, pork, and rice, and then drizzle with a Creole sauce for an extra kick.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The family takes great care with his diet, feeding him small fish, crickets and, on Sundays, even a meat taco.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
This guy takes his meat seriously.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meat
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fill cabbage leaves with a mixture of meat, pork, and rice, and then drizzle with a Creole sauce for an extra kick.
—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
The family takes great care with his diet, feeding him small fish, crickets and, on Sundays, even a meat taco.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
This guy takes his meat seriously.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
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The larvae or maggots then feed on the animal’s flesh and cause severe wounds and death, if untreated.
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Advertisement Fatty fish Several types of fish have significant oil and fat in their flesh.
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Reflective, multilayer shields will block the most heat, and ones with a thicker foam core will work much better than thin ones.
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Sperm production works best at a temperature slightly cooler than core body temperature.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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