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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
Processed foods – the source of an ever-increasing majority of the salt in people's diets – are generally free of the mineral.
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Harriet Marsden, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
What are the key highlights and experiences that make Meat Carnival unique compared to other food festivals?
Not to brag, but (M)Eat Carnival truly stands out from other food festivals.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Raw goat milk poses food safety risks because it hasn’t been treated to kill off harmful pathogens.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Festive food options arrive just in time for the holidays at Disney’s theme parks.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Harriet Marsden, theweek, 10 Nov. 2024
What are the key highlights and experiences that make Meat Carnival unique compared to other food festivals?
Not to brag, but (M)Eat Carnival truly stands out from other food festivals.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Raw goat milk poses food safety risks because it hasn’t been treated to kill off harmful pathogens.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Festive food options arrive just in time for the holidays at Disney’s theme parks.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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Haze's character Krelborn, an employee at an impoverished florist shop, finds himself at the center of a murderous enterprise when the strange plant he's been growing requires blood for nourishment.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid and Pro-Vitamin B5 for added nourishment, this must-try face serum is designed to deeply nourish the skin and promote a more supple-looking complexion with regular use.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Thanksgiving is a joyful time for family to gather together and break bread.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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The piece, The Frugal Meal, depicts a gaunt couple at a dinner table before an empty bowl, a small loaf of bread and a bottle of wine.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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Only certain anaerobic bacteria — which don’t rely on oxygen and get their sustenance from geochemical products — would survive.Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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In addition to the sessions, I was encouraged to prioritize rest, sustenance, and activities that brought me joy.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 13 Aug. 2024
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Cathy: The leading motivation was access to sustainable meat.Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Using fingers, distribute paste under skin over breast, thigh, and drumstick meat.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Next to those meals in the kitchen, however, is dinner for the next day, when Srisatta will begin a week of ultraprocessed meals that are energy-dense and hyperpalatable.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Above that is the Bib Gourmand designation, which represents restaurants offering great meals at good values.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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At Gucci Osteria high-minded fashion and high-minded fare converge at a singular address.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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SpaceX launched an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship Monday evening, an election eve flight to deliver three tons of crew supplies, science gear and other equipment to the International Space Station, including an unusual wooden satellite, a solar wind monitor and holiday fare for the lab's crew.William Harwood, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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At a dinner party at our home, my husband left the table momentarily, and a guest picked up his mug of coffee to look at the novelty message on it.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Bring the whole pan to the table to serve, along with rice, soup and pickles.The Week UK, theweek, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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