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
Kelly Brant is an Arkansas Democrat-Gazette style editor and columnist focused on food and cooking.
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Chase, an 8-year-old golden retriever in Charlotte, North Carolina, had been helping himself to food from the fridge when his owner was out.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Eating cholesterol-lowering foods like oats can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
To maggots, this dead tissue is food.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2026
Chase, an 8-year-old golden retriever in Charlotte, North Carolina, had been helping himself to food from the fridge when his owner was out.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Eating cholesterol-lowering foods like oats can improve heart health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
To maggots, this dead tissue is food.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC news, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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Fashion Nova claimed in that lawsuit, filed last year, that the federal provisions apply only to phone calls and not text messages.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Both chambers approved their own version of the bill with strong bipartisan support earlier this year, but several provisions — including the ones overseeing investors in the housing market — have led to inter-chamber disputes.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Finger food at Farol, the duplex bar and cafe shaped like a lighthouse by the pool, is an easy way to lure the kids out of the pool or waves for nourishment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The group of kittens wouldn't survive long without a surrogate mother to provide care and nourishment.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Popular foods for baking include cookies, cakes, bread and casseroles.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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Was Yara going to be mama-birded into eating more wet bread?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Noun
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While some shufflers use retirement income for sustenance, others rent out their homes or work remotely.—
Carole Rosenblat,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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These seeds are rich in fats and protein, providing sustenance for many birds and animals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Flavor is one of the biggest draws, especially for people cooking meats, potatoes and roasted vegetables at home.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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This allows the dry rub to penetrate the meat, infusing it with flavor.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The regimentation, the fabulous food, and the social aspect of sharing meals and bits and pieces of the four-hour hike with fellow Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Noun
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New Jersey Transit announced that round trip train fares to MetLife Stadium from Manhattan for World Cup games will run $98.—
Amanda Arden,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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For more local fare, stop by Blue Wing Frog, which prides itself on ingredients sourced from local farms and ranchers.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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With one out, Adames set the table by flipping a single into right field, then Chapman followed up with an opposite-field single of his own.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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If Freeling wins the left tackle job out of training camp, all options should be on the table.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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