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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
Newcomers should go for the combo meal to get a taste of each of KISS’ meats.
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Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
There was a spread of appetizers including cheese, vegetables and meats reminiscent of New Year’s Eve.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
In Kansas City, the barbecue also includes a variety of meats.
—Zuri Primos
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
One seasoning avenue is marinating meats, an age-old softening and flavoring technique that still works like magic.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Other new standouts include Il Cannucciato, an al fresco restaurant that serves meats, fish, and seasonal vegetables grilled over an open fire; and La Frasca, a trattoria that specialized in Apulian dishes like handmade orecchiette, fresh burrata, and tiramisù.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Drizzle it over soups, eggs, roasted meats, or vegetables, or tacos.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
Doctors generally advise patients to avoid beef, pork, lamb and other meats from mammals.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 June 2026
There was a spread of appetizers including cheese, vegetables and meats reminiscent of New Year’s Eve.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
In Kansas City, the barbecue also includes a variety of meats.
—Zuri Primos
june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.
—Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 16 June 2026
One seasoning avenue is marinating meats, an age-old softening and flavoring technique that still works like magic.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Other new standouts include Il Cannucciato, an al fresco restaurant that serves meats, fish, and seasonal vegetables grilled over an open fire; and La Frasca, a trattoria that specialized in Apulian dishes like handmade orecchiette, fresh burrata, and tiramisù.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
Drizzle it over soups, eggs, roasted meats, or vegetables, or tacos.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026
Doctors generally advise patients to avoid beef, pork, lamb and other meats from mammals.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meats
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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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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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Millennials have a soft spot in their hearts for babydoll tops.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to the people who were lost, their families, and everyone who has been impacted.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Unlike stars, which generate energy from thermonuclear fusion in their cores, brown dwarfs are too small to have ongoing fusion power.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
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Sediment cores - long cylinders of material drilled from riverbeds and lakebeds - gave us a chronological record of what was deposited over decades.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Sweet Corn The inedible husk and silk of sweet corn provide a protective layer for its edible kernels.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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Remove the kernels from the cobs by placing an ear of corn cut side down on a cutting board.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Bardwell, a 6-foot-6, 175-pound small forward out of the Overtime Elite program in Atlanta and Compton Magic AAU team in California, scored 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting (3-of-7 from 3) with seven rebounds in Adidas 3SSB Select Team’s 89-83 victory over Next Generation.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The tie breakers depend on points, goal difference, goals scored, team conduct score and FIFA world ranking, according to FIFA.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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“Meats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meats. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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