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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
Additional pre-carved meats include turkey with pan gravy ($21/pound), smoked ham ($17/pound), or Saz’s barbecue riblets ($35/dozen) or baby back ribs ($20/half rack).
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Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked meats and produce.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
So focus on eating enough nuts (walnuts may also support sleep), legumes, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and dairy, and whole grains to improve sleep outcomes.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Delicious seafood and game meats complement classic cocktails at Rimrock Café.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Tossed with some of the vegetable’s green leaves and a bracing garlic-anchovy dressing, the salad pairs beautifully with rich pastas and roasted meats.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Always thoroughly wash your hands after handling and preparing food, especially raw or uncooked meats and produce.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The nonstick, pre-seasoned skillet heats quickly and evenly, and excels at frying eggs, searing meats, sautéeing vegetables, baking cornbread and cobblers, and so much more.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
So focus on eating enough nuts (walnuts may also support sleep), legumes, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and dairy, and whole grains to improve sleep outcomes.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Delicious seafood and game meats complement classic cocktails at Rimrock Café.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Tossed with some of the vegetable’s green leaves and a bracing garlic-anchovy dressing, the salad pairs beautifully with rich pastas and roasted meats.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Not our favorite of the breakfast meats, the poster admits, but not past its expiration date.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meats
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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
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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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Mulching too early traps heat and tricks plant roots to remain active and produce new growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 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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Our hearts are with the family, friends, and fellow crew members grieving this unimaginable loss.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
14 Oct. 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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This indicated that these sediment cores could indeed identify areas where human remains were located at a site, Meyer-Kaiser said.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Stars form when massive clouds of frigid molecular gas begin to fragment and collapse, producing dense cores where stars begin to coalesce.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, one study used an event camera to count corn kernels on a fast-moving feeder line, demonstrating accurate item counting in a production setting.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Toss the crispy gnocchi with lots of sweet, fresh corn kernels, prepared pesto and a hefty sprinkle of grated cheese, and broil until the cheese gets bubbly, gooey and slightly charred in spots.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Before being subbed out for his last break of the game, Antetokounmpo scored or assisted on all 10 points the Bucks scored in the first three minutes and 45 seconds of the final quarter.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Meats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meats. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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