1
as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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2
as in food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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3
as in heart
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meat
But if such a meat margin appears a tad daunting, the new 2-Zone is a more modest version of griddle-out.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Inspectors found old food debris accumulated on the back of the meat slicer.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The European Union has banned American beef made with growth hormones since 1989, when a prohibition on the production and importation of meat from animals treated with such hormones went into effect.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Like gyros, the meat is beef, lamb, chicken or, as is popular in Germany, veal.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 5 Apr. 2025
Inspectors found old food debris accumulated on the back of the meat slicer.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The European Union has banned American beef made with growth hormones since 1989, when a prohibition on the production and importation of meat from animals treated with such hormones went into effect.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Like gyros, the meat is beef, lamb, chicken or, as is popular in Germany, veal.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
Noun
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While some fans have questioned whether a new adaptation is necessary, DeBlois insisted to Empire that the story of a young Viking befriending a dragon will hit different in the flesh.—
Michael Savio,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Combining the natural antioxidants in kiwi flesh with the extra fiber in the skin can help get things moving and keep them moving.—
Sarah Scott,
Verywell Health,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Breakfast burritos, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, and egg dishes are all opportunities to work in these food groups.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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The limited food menu planned includes basics like hot dogs and sandwiches alongside some more modern touches like wonton churros and potato chips with caviar.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2025
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He’s done so much for the organization, given his heart and soul to it and building a culture that’s respected.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Molly's close friendship with Nikki, portrayed by Jenny Slate, is at the emotional heart of the series.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In any event, the first quarter moon in Cancer encourages you to take action toward your emotional stability while considering your core values.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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No matter how someone is playing Minecraft, the core appeal is in its infinite freedom.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sesame miso grilled cheese pairs nutty sesame country bread with a rich miso butter and delicious Sargento® Natural American Sliced Cheese to create a delicious, flavorful sandwich.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Remove Marks And Fingerprints From Walls Pesky marks on the wall or dirty fingerprints are no match for a piece of bread.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, companies are offering products like probiotics for the gut-skin axis or anti-inflammatory serums aiming to address root causes.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Officials haven't announced a probable root cause for the launch failure in March.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That, in essence, is Thibodeau’s basketball religion: Selfless basketball rooted in read-and-react execution.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The play is, in essence, a pretty much verbatim retelling of the film, which is both a strength and a weakness.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The initial test went well: the team successfully popped a single kernel wrapped in aluminum foil with a ten-watt laser.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
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Indian atta is stone-ground, meaning the wheat kernels are crushed between millstones into a fine powder.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appétit,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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