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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
Access to a feeder with fresh seeds or food is critical during the colder months when less food is available and birds have a pitstop to fuel up.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Buffalo are connected to Native American culture, not only as a provider for food and clothing and more, but as a symbol strength, Gaw said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Raw oysters served at a Los Angeles event celebrating the best local restaurants have been linked to a possible norovirus outbreak, leaving at least 80 people sick, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed to food website L.A. Taco, ABC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Although in this case, the squirrels don’t seem to be motivated by a scarcity of any other food source, per SFGATE, rather, the high population of voles appears to be the reason for their hunting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Buffalo are connected to Native American culture, not only as a provider for food and clothing and more, but as a symbol strength, Gaw said.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Raw oysters served at a Los Angeles event celebrating the best local restaurants have been linked to a possible norovirus outbreak, leaving at least 80 people sick, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed to food website L.A. Taco, ABC News and The Los Angeles Times.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Although in this case, the squirrels don’t seem to be motivated by a scarcity of any other food source, per SFGATE, rather, the high population of voles appears to be the reason for their hunting.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 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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There are also other different deli sandwiches that Nam Luu describes as homemade down to the bread.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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The pious townspeople eat food for sustenance, not enjoyment, and for over a decade Babette dutifully prepares a rather drab-looking bread soup for the sisters, per their instructions.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
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If sea ice is scarce or food is unavailable, a hungry bear might approach humans or settlements in search of sustenance.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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These cats were not known to be exposed to raw milk, however public health is investigating other possible sources of infection, including raw meat.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 25 Dec. 2024
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These cats were not known to have been exposed to raw milk; the health department is investigating other sources of infection, including raw meat.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The resort prides itself on maintaining a clean food philosophy, prioritizing the taste of its meals and how guests feel after eating them.Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Experts told Axios the increase in recalls is partly due to a rise in consumer demand for ready-to-eat foods and prepackaged meals.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Open 4:30-10:30 p.m. Prime 47's Clay Terrace location will serve its typical steakhouse fare.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, how individual property owners fare depends less on individual assessments and more on whether an increase was above or below the average change in citywide assessments.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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The veteran forward has stepped up his overall game in recent years and would bring more championship experience to the table.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Digital fingerprinting is back on the table and is going beyond traditional browsers, just as the tracking and search ecosystems are being shaken up.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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