as in food
the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole
A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Recent Examples of diet
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 July 2026
What’s not in question is that greying is essentially universal given enough time, showing up across every population regardless of diet, climate or lifestyle, and doing nothing for survival or reproduction along the way.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Byirina Ivanova,
Fortune,
1 June 2024
Continue reading here… FOOD FIGHT - ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star lashes out at ‘diet culture’ after sharing ‘overweight’ bikini pic.
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Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2024
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
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Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Garlic and raw onions are largely absent from her diet, as is foie gras, which was removed from royal menus because of concerns about animal welfare.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 July 2026
What’s not in question is that greying is essentially universal given enough time, showing up across every population regardless of diet, climate or lifestyle, and doing nothing for survival or reproduction along the way.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Adjective
To avoid San Francisco’s tax on sugary drinks, Costco chose to serve only diet sodas or unsweetened tea in its food courts.
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Byirina Ivanova,
Fortune,
1 June 2024
Continue reading here… FOOD FIGHT - ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star lashes out at ‘diet culture’ after sharing ‘overweight’ bikini pic.
—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2024
Verb
The study evaluated 13 dementia risk factors, from physical inactivity to substance use to diet.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Can diet influence C-reactive protein levels?
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Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
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Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
Adjective
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Now on sale for 50 percent off, these slimming, straight-fit bottoms are perfect for feeling cool on warmer days, and even dressing up with a sleek blouse and heels for a night on the town.
Verb
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The convenience of having high-quality lenses fast and a flawless journey from browsing to owning is all part of the convenience that many online eyewear retailers offer today.
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Trump recently posted on his Truth Social account that big oil companies were not dropping gas prices fast enough, and that Americans were being gouged.
Noun
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After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
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Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
Adjective
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.
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Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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