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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 roots
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 meats
Illuminated by fairy lights, the market is small but lively and features several stalls where vendors offer everything from spring rolls, seafood, and meats grilled before your eyes to cocktails, fresh fruit, and desserts.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Start with small plates or a charcuterie board, featuring Italian cheeses, vegetables, and cured meats.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Crafted from enameled cast iron, the dish is designed to provide steady, even heat for cooking meats and vegetables.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
To recreate this, look for a thicker pepperoni or cut your own by buying a pepperoni stick, often found near the deli cheese or meats.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Delicate rolls of cabbage, stuffed with a compendium of meats, rice, veggies, and grandma-level goodness, are absolutely certain to satisfy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
From there, customers can select from a variety of meats, sauces and sides.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Tempeh is more dense and has a texture similar to meats.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Likewise, increasing the supply of animal feed will reduce a major input cost for meats and thereby put downward pressure on meat prices too.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Start with small plates or a charcuterie board, featuring Italian cheeses, vegetables, and cured meats.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Crafted from enameled cast iron, the dish is designed to provide steady, even heat for cooking meats and vegetables.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
To recreate this, look for a thicker pepperoni or cut your own by buying a pepperoni stick, often found near the deli cheese or meats.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Delicate rolls of cabbage, stuffed with a compendium of meats, rice, veggies, and grandma-level goodness, are absolutely certain to satisfy.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
From there, customers can select from a variety of meats, sauces and sides.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Tempeh is more dense and has a texture similar to meats.
—Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Likewise, increasing the supply of animal feed will reduce a major input cost for meats and thereby put downward pressure on meat prices too.
—E.j. Antoni, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meats
Noun
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Her flesh is desiccated and gray, her hands and feet are jagged claws, and her breath comes out in rasps.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The footage cuts from the singer largely on stage, also backstage and pressing the flesh.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ideally, the correct pot size provides room for roots to grow, and enough soil moisture to avoid twice-daily waterings, but still dries down adequately.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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But his family's roots run deep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The young girl was found wearing a pink coat, a pink sweater with hearts, pink Minnie Mouse pants, and Hello Kitty shoes.—
Darius Johnson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Her extraordinary musical journey, spanning decades, enriched our cultural heritage and touched countless hearts across the world.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Store shelves are packed with serums, toners, essences and exfoliants — all promising transformative results.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Avocado pits, peach stones, and other hard fruit cores are far too tough for your disposal’s blades and can cause serious damage.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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Aeration is a method of keeping your lawn healthy by pulling finger-sized cores of soil from your lawn, says Daniel Zhao, CEO of SoilDrops, a lawn irrigation system.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
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Also known as wheat kernels, wheat berries are encased in husks zipped along the tops of stalks and removed in a process known as threshing.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The kernels are so juicy and just burst in your mouth.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bedard notched two assists, ending his year with career highs in goals (30), assists (45) and points (75).—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mediators are pushing for a compromise on three main sticking points that derailed direct talks last weekend — Iran’s nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz and compensation for wartime damages, according to a regional official involved in the mediation efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Meats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meats. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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