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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 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
Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Frying meats adds additional fat and calories.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
For anyone hosting family and friends for the holidays this season, snag Staub’s braiser and bouillabaisse pot on sale, which make stews, sauces, roasted meats, and other hearty dishes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The low-fat craze of the '80s and '90s left sales of similar deli meats like bologna dropping year after year, according to the blog Food Republic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
This one is a multitasking wonder, able to stir-fry, sauté, brown, and steam veggies and meats.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other meats on sticks were recalled because of possible wood fragments in the batter.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Qua’s menu will feature banquet-style sharing, with dishes like siu-mei roast meats, oyster pancakes, hủ tiếu noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Frying meats adds additional fat and calories.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
For anyone hosting family and friends for the holidays this season, snag Staub’s braiser and bouillabaisse pot on sale, which make stews, sauces, roasted meats, and other hearty dishes.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The low-fat craze of the '80s and '90s left sales of similar deli meats like bologna dropping year after year, according to the blog Food Republic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Use separate cutting boards and containers to avoid cross-contamination between raw meats and fruits and vegetables.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
This one is a multitasking wonder, able to stir-fry, sauté, brown, and steam veggies and meats.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other meats on sticks were recalled because of possible wood fragments in the batter.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Qua’s menu will feature banquet-style sharing, with dishes like siu-mei roast meats, oyster pancakes, hủ tiếu noodles, and Hainanese chicken rice.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meats
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Gein reportedly told investigators the desire to kill and keep human flesh was driven by his deep connection with his mother, and a desire to become more like a woman, by wearing their skin.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Forced to become a bloodsucker as part of Bill's punishment for vanquishing another, Deborah Ann Woll's Jessica struggles with her new, flesh-craving lifestyle.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her perky protagonist notably navigated a romantic relationship with vampire Bill Compton and explored the roots of her own fairy ancestry.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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The brand, which began as a music label in 2002 before adding a ready-to-wear line in 2005, will retain Maison Kitsuné’s youth culture roots while targeting a more mature audience.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Where would our legacy live, if banned from the Internet, besides our heads and our hearts?—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James After learning French to woo Bianca as the lovesick Cameron, Gordon-Levitt continued to steal our hearts in other film appearances, most notably the 2009 indie hit (500) Days of Summer.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The songs pack a wide range of elements into a single track, starting with rock, pop, soul, funk, dub, club music, and rap, plus various other essences, from singer-songwriter-like qualities to music originating from Japan’s internet like Vocaloid.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Enchanted glittered with edible pink shimmer dust, and bursting with fruity, botanical flavors – Grey Goose with watermelon basil essences, vermouth and basil.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, stars are fueled by nuclear reactions and radioactive decay in their cores.—
Andrea Richard,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
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The inclusion of low-power cores is new with this generation.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Elote This playful pastry is shaped like an ear of corn, complete with ridges that look like kernels.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are kernels of truth in all this.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Thomas finished just shy of a triple-double, contributing 15 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Meats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meats. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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