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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
This durable cast iron Dutch oven is a go-to for soups, stews, and sauces, while the nonstick Our Place Always Pan is great for hard-to-flip foods like eggs and chicken breasts.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Techniques employed include increasing physical activities, learning about nutrition, focusing on nutritious foods, and reducing caloric intake.3
While this method may be helpful to some people, others find the focus on weight loss and calorie restriction unhelpful.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Though pricey—options can be limited in the area—the food and cocktails are phenomenal and worth a trip alone.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Advocates say raw milk contains more beneficial nutrients than pasteurized milk, but food scientists have argued there is no meaningful difference—other than risk—between the two products.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Techniques employed include increasing physical activities, learning about nutrition, focusing on nutritious foods, and reducing caloric intake.3
While this method may be helpful to some people, others find the focus on weight loss and calorie restriction unhelpful.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Though pricey—options can be limited in the area—the food and cocktails are phenomenal and worth a trip alone.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Advocates say raw milk contains more beneficial nutrients than pasteurized milk, but food scientists have argued there is no meaningful difference—other than risk—between the two products.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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At 75 minutes, this show is the perfect length for people who are tired from the holiday hustle but still want to take some artistic soul nourishment.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024
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This luxurious sheet mask is infused with COSRX snail 96 mucin power essence, offering hydration and nourishment.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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On Steakhouse Sundays, Barda’s regular menu will also be available, including items such as its steak tartare served with fresh horseradish, Mother Loaf bread, and a roasted bone of marrow.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Visitors can learn about local baking techniques and try different bread and pastry varieties – including schüttelbrot (a flatbread) and krapfen (a German doughnut).Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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In recent decades, as the lake shrank and grew saltier than the ocean, nearly all the fish have died and the migratory birds that relied on them for sustenance have become scarce.Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Living in poverty, the same Dalits often stripped down and ate those deceased animals for sustenance.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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The stoneware dishes are a must-have for anyone who loves working in the kitchen, as they can be used for roasting vegetables, making desserts, and braising meat.Rachel Simon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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There’s also evidence that these meats can contribute to the development and progression of prostate cancer.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Take a few extra minutes to choose healthier meals over fast food. 3.Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 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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And now, so are Indian gastronomic artworks created only with vegetables, Japanese fare based on Provençal products and custom tableware meant to play and provoke.Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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All of the fares listed have availability on select days throughout the end of 2024, and are available for purchase in Allegiant's lowest class of service, however passengers can select add-ons for a bundle that includes a carry-on item, seat assignment, and priority access for an additional fee.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But this dining table full of pink and peach flowers makes a case for considering some blooms not usually associated with the holidays.Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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