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
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Anna Alejo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Animals can become dependent on human food, and some of it is outright dangerous for them.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Drinks have been the talk of the town, but now that the festival is open, fans are getting their first look at how much food costs from the local vendors on site.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Everything was customized, from the park's layout and attraction lineup right down to its wide range of Chinese food.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Anna Alejo, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Animals can become dependent on human food, and some of it is outright dangerous for them.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Drinks have been the talk of the town, but now that the festival is open, fans are getting their first look at how much food costs from the local vendors on site.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
Everything was customized, from the park's layout and attraction lineup right down to its wide range of Chinese food.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for food
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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The final deal will confirm the permanent termination of the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and other provisions of this paragraph.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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So, for creating Hope's Corner to bring nourishment and support to the peninsula's unhoused, this week's CBS News Bay Area ICON Award goes to Bob Lee and Leslie Carmichael.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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For even more moisturization, Sun Bum's Cool Down Lotion has vitamin E and cocoa butter in addition to aloe for extra nourishment after a day in the sun.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Key Takeaways Whole-grain bread in a PB&J sandwich slows digestion and causes a smaller blood sugar spike compared to white bread.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
17 June 2026
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Don't forget a thick slice of crusty bread on the side to soak up all the flavor.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The land sits less than one mile away from Jackie and Shadow’s nest, and this part of the lake is home to all of the fish that the eagles and their eaglets rely on for sustenance.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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They had been hunted out of existence—shot for personal sustenance, shot for sale as food by market hunters, shot for their hides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Place leaky items like defrosting meat on plates, bowls, or paper towels to catch drips.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The breakfast features local delicacies such as poppyseed cake, as well as meats, hot bites and even sparkling wine for those special occasions.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
16 June 2026
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Kids' camps with nightly meals and activities keep younger guests engaged, while babysitting services allow parents to unwind.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Along with their beer and hard seltzers, Boulevard offers a full food menu of pub fare, large TVs to watch the matches and an outdoor patio for extra seating.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Feast on traditional British fare at a snug pub.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 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,
19 June 2026
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From the diocese’s original founding papal documents to OC Fair buttons, guests can walk through various tables and rooms to view over 200 items on display.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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“Food.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/food. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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