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
So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Video reviewed by investigators showed Laura telling staff members that her son refused all foods — including his favorites — while the recordings captured no such behavior.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
And now, this reckless and costly war of choice is increasing the cost of living on everyday Americans, particularly through gas prices and soon through food prices all across the country, in ways that are hurting the American people.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Video reviewed by investigators showed Laura telling staff members that her son refused all foods — including his favorites — while the recordings captured no such behavior.
—Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
And now, this reckless and costly war of choice is increasing the cost of living on everyday Americans, particularly through gas prices and soon through food prices all across the country, in ways that are hurting the American people.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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This means union officials cannot impose contract provisions that require workers to pay money to the union as a condition of getting or keeping a job, according to the foundation.—
Chase Jordan
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The remaining provisions of these Official Rules will continue to be valid and enforceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This notion of pickles as both nourishment and tonic was echoed by Greek philosophers like Aristotle, who praised their medicinal properties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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In order to get ready for the season, Ocean City said extra stockpiles of sand were purchased during the last nourishment project four years ago.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The bread is baked in Brooklyn and is currently sold at a few shops in New York, as well as available for purchase online.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your favorite place for creative pastries and delicious bread.—
Kayla Samoy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pickled foods often accompanied bread during blessings, emphasizing their role as both sustenance and spiritual connection.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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Either way, sustenance should be secured before or after at the nearby Lochinver Larder, which sells award-winning pies in every flavor, from chicken curry to cherry.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little kick from spices in the meats made the sandwich all the tastier.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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But in Mexico, burritos are really just tortillas filled with meat, beans and cheese.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The district distributed take-home materials, set up student supervision sites and partnered with local agencies to provide meals and services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The lodge evokes the spirit of yesteryear while offering all-inclusive dude ranch vacations that include horseback riding, water sports, and homemade meals.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Choose between two fine dining restaurants—Italian at Massimo and local, seasonal British fare under a gold ceiling at Northall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant became a minor sensation—the titular dish is terrific, silken and subtle and rich, but what most stood out was a rotating lineup of specials, mostly hawker-style Malaysian fare, particularly the food of Klang, his parents’ home town, on Malaysia’s western coast.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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