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
And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Every $10 donation helps Second Harvest distribute enough food for 40 meals to local neighbors facing hunger.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Every $10 donation helps Second Harvest distribute enough food for 40 meals to local neighbors facing hunger.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
The law requires that food labels identify the food source of all major food allergens used to make the food.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
If crops and fruits are only partially harvested, food prices will go up.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
Noun
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Some people have scoffed at sand nourishment projects, Whitelaw said, with a misconception that sand washes away in the winter and always comes back with summer swells.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
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This plan was to improve the health and well-being of children, to provide nourishment and promote educational performance, while supporting farmers by using the surpluses for school lunches.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Stasiuk wants patrons to know that the Shorebird brand is known for its scratch kitchen, meaning everything is made in-house, from the side dishes to fresh-baked bread.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Aviv’s unforgettable hummus, delicious bread and salatim (array of salads) comes with every dinner.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Wheel it onto a veranda or sunroom to draw in some sustenance on wheels.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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The fair is bracing for roughly a million visitors, all of whom — in between roller coaster thrills, baking showdowns, livestock exhibits and live tunes, will require some serious sustenance.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Other items expected to cost more include beverages, cereal and grains, sugar, meat and dairy products, Yale said.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Guests purchase raw cuts of meat and grill themselves at their table.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The stunning architecture, great meals and sultry tango make this city a divine place to visit throughout the year.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There are dozens of places to find authentic Vietnamese cuisine here, so having at least one meal (plus some bubble tea and maybe a snack) is a prerequisite.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Rewards including customers earning 5% of applicable base fare, seat fees, and pet fees as future trip credit.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Funding Love Fest: A family-friendly fundraising event in support of Funding Love, an adoption nonprofit that supports adoptive families and birth moms post-adoption, with food trucks, games, prizes, carnival fare, DJ, and more.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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The issue is back on the table this year, as MPS is refreshing all of its policies.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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India Having not arrived at a deal with the U.S. President, India faces 25% tariff in the rejigged table, the same as announced on Wednesday.—
Lim Hui Jie,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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