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as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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as in nourishment
something that maintains or stimulates the intellect
a fascinating, highly readable book that will serve as brain food for those long winter evenings
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Recent Examples of food
On Wednesday, renowned food author Michael Pollan echoed those criticisms -- but offered some praise for Kennedy's criticism of the American food industry, which Kennedy has accused of propagating obesity and chronic disease.
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Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Customers weren’t necessarily shopping for inexpensive food as much as more bang for their buck.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Mill food recycler just might be one of the most idiot-proof ways out there to dispatch food waste for those who don’t have access to municipal compost.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
So can food plots, especially those planted with timely species.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
Customers weren’t necessarily shopping for inexpensive food as much as more bang for their buck.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Best Kitchen Deals Photograph: Kat Merck Mill Food Recycler for $799 ($200 off)
Mill
The Mill food recycler just might be one of the most idiot-proof ways out there to dispatch food waste for those who don’t have access to municipal compost.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
So can food plots, especially those planted with timely species.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for food
Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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The bottom line here is: when your hair is in need of a pick-me-up, hair masks can be a great addition to your hair care routine, helping to alleviate dryness and damage, and providing deep nourishment and repair, Agbai says.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
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This innovative lip treatment offers the convenience of a balm coupled with the nourishment of a mask, providing 12 hours of hydration.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024
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The piece, The Frugal Meal, depicts a gaunt couple at a dinner table before an empty bowl, a small loaf of bread and a bottle of wine.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thanksgiving is a joyful time for family to gather together and break bread.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Only certain anaerobic bacteria — which don’t rely on oxygen and get their sustenance from geochemical products — would survive.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the sessions, I was encouraged to prioritize rest, sustenance, and activities that brought me joy.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2024
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Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Using fingers, distribute paste under skin over breast, thigh, and drumstick meat.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Above that is the Bib Gourmand designation, which represents restaurants offering great meals at good values.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Next to those meals in the kitchen, however, is dinner for the next day, when Srisatta will begin a week of ultraprocessed meals that are energy-dense and hyperpalatable.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The fares are available while supply lasts, with no scheduled end date, and are valid for travel throughout December 2024 and January 2025, with the exception of the Christmas and New Year's holidays.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Join 4 others in the comments View Comments But critics of the airlines say troubles at the lower fare airlines aren’t solely to blame for higher fares.Chris Isidore, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
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At a dinner party at our home, my husband left the table momentarily, and a guest picked up his mug of coffee to look at the novelty message on it.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bring the whole pan to the table to serve, along with rice, soup and pickles.The Week UK, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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