as in food
the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole
A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Recent Examples of diet
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Some research suggests that consuming a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024
But anyone who has ever dieted can tell you that losing weight is hard and that long-term weight loss requires sustained effort, which can sometimes feel Herculean, even impossible.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Still, not everyone is convinced that a diet high in salmon means these canines had relationships with humans.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
Some research suggests that consuming a diet high in monounsaturated fatty acids can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Still, we’ve been conditioned to see self-improvement as being about appearance, as opposed to focusing on what truly impacts our well-being, such as social connection, adequate sleep, and learning new hobbies or skills, says non-diet nutritionist and body image coach Abbie Attwood.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Verb
The study also said a measure of beta-amyloid in the blood favored those who dieted and exercised compared to the control group.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024
But anyone who has ever dieted can tell you that losing weight is hard and that long-term weight loss requires sustained effort, which can sometimes feel Herculean, even impossible.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
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Legends Hospitality will be the exclusive provider of food, beverages and merchandise during Rays games, in collaboration with Levy Restaurants, the Rays’ official vendor.Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cook foods to proper temperatures by using a cooking thermometer, especially when cooking meats.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This typically can be attributed to not being truly fasted.Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the summer and early fall, when the Hudson Bay ice melts, polar bears often remain on land, fasting and conserving energy until the sea ice refreezes in winter.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The blue trimmings on this design will add a frosty aesthetic to your meal for a wonderful winter tablescape.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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The full meal is $85, but dishes can also be ordered a la carte.Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
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Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2023
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For example, there are only 11.37 g of protein in one cup (240 ml) of whole dry milk after adding water back in, and 12.73 g in the same amount of nonfat dry milk.Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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