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
In other areas some businesses that sell surplus food via Too Good To Go include Whole Foods, Rubinstein Bagels, Circle K, IKEA and 7-Eleven.
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Peiyu Lin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
To me, this meant striving to represent food from as many regions and ethnic communities as possible.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
This was not simply the result of increases in energy and food prices being passed on to other goods, such as airline tickets.
—Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Martin was on a text thread that linked Angelenos—many of them, like her, creative freelancers—who were buffeting the work of organizations such as the Hollywood Food Coalition and the N.A.A.C.P., distributing food to relief centers and individual families.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Peiyu Lin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
To me, this meant striving to represent food from as many regions and ethnic communities as possible.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
This was not simply the result of increases in energy and food prices being passed on to other goods, such as airline tickets.
—Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Martin was on a text thread that linked Angelenos—many of them, like her, creative freelancers—who were buffeting the work of organizations such as the Hollywood Food Coalition and the N.A.A.C.P., distributing food to relief centers and individual families.
—Hannah Goldfield, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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The team theorized that Alzheimer's disease might be characterized as a result of the brain not getting enough nourishment from the blood vessels.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
3 Feb. 2025
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Our top pick for the best quick-acting eye serum, the Mario Badescu Skincare Brightening Eye Serum, features hyaluronic acid along with squalane and niacinamide to support deep nourishment and long-lasting hydration.—
Jessie Quinn,
People.com,
12 Dec. 2024
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Don’t miss the city’s famous sourdough bread, dim sum in Chinatown, or a sweet treat from Ghirardelli Chocolate.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
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The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
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Most are mute of tone, ghostly and compelled by nothing but seeking sustenance.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Jan. 2025
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Then a third factor—behavioral drive—compels you to go out and do your job, or find a mate, or gather sustenance.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Guests can choose from classics like crawfish etouffee and seafood gumbo or branch out with dishes like crab meat au gratin and homemade chili.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2025
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Depending on the state, meat raffles are subject to charitable gambling laws.—
David Andreatta,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Tucci, 64, stepped into the role of food expert to help curate a special Italian meal for the royal couple and their guests at their country home.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Thanks for the warm welcome, the laughter, the great meals and the inspiration for this new community.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Hollywood Casino-Aurora has previously held both job and vendor fares for its new location, and another job fair is coming up in March, according to Moore.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Otto's Ice House, named after the original Pearl Brewing magnate, will open at Pearl in April with a straightforward menu featuring German fare.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The best protection would be the NATO membership that Ukraine has long been promised, but the U.S. has taken that option off the table.—
Lorne Cook,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Secretary of Defense signaled that Ukrainian membership is off the table.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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