1
as in provisions
substances intended to be eaten
a simple, little restaurant with excellent food
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2
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
Virgin Voyages offers a cruise experience that combines indulgence with wellness, allowing guests to enjoy food and drinks while maintaining a fitness routine.
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Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Eating more foods high in potassium and magnesium may help reduce high blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.1718
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—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Prices were up across the board last month, though – not just in those volatile and hard-to-control categories like food and fuel.
—David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine, spirits, food, and travel writers, educators, and hosts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Eating more foods high in potassium and magnesium may help reduce high blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease.1718
6.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Prices were up across the board last month, though – not just in those volatile and hard-to-control categories like food and fuel.
—David Goldman, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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It’s also infused with vitamin E and hyaluronic acid for even more nourishment.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Each watch went down like comfort food, but this wasn’t the sort of nourishment of pristine cinema but something else entirely: a world decentered from white cultural norms or sensibilities.—
Noel Ransome,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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Now, according to the articles, the duck paddled around with the common mallards, circling idly for crumbs of bread.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Pick a Hearty Bread: These open-faced sammies need a sturdy slice of bread to hold the bacon and eggs.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2025
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Grubhub: Super Bowl deals at 7-Eleven, Pizza Hut and Popeyes The delivery service has several deals for football fans in search of game-day sustenance.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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She was committed to traditional foods—as sustenance, pleasure, and social glue.—
Charles Bethea,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2025
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Right now, approximately 17% of the Nasdaq 100 is down double digits, the market is speaking loud and clear: when the hype ends, the story stumbles, and there’s no meat on the bone, investors can lose a lot of money.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The meat is remarkably flavorful and the skin has a beautiful texture that keeps you wanting more.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The team found that those who ate walnuts had faster reaction times throughout the day and better memory performance by the end of the testing period than those who did not include the nuts in their morning meal.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Grateful to sous chef Tré Burns and the crew for putting together that memorable meal.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The exec has formidable experience across the live-action and animation spheres as well as family fare.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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John Macdougall | Afp | Getty Images Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary on Tuesday said that the budget airline expects fares to be 4% to 6% higher this summer than in the same season of 2024, in comments cited by news agency Reuters.—
Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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And the charge Jones drew on Bogdan Bogdanović with 1:53 remaining set the table for the Bulls to attempt — and, ultimately, fail — to pull off the upset win.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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Other options on the table that could lead to coverage losses include imposing work requirements and lowering the federal share of spending for the Medicaid expansion population.—
Peter Sullivan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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