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as in flesh
animal and especially mammal tissue used as food
we need to go shopping; there's only enough meat in the freezer for one more dinner
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as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
he dances all around it without ever addressing the meat of the issue
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Recent Examples of meats
Get the best meats, poultry and seafood delivered straight to your doorstep with a Good Chop subscription and score a free Blackstone Griddle with your 3rd order.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On warm days, an insulated shopping bag or cooler can help preserve meats, dairy products, and other perishables during the drive home.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The Build Your Own Plate option allows guests to choose two meats and three sides, and advance purchases include a frozen drink.
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Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Because of the high tannin and acidity levels in coffee, coffee grounds are able to break down strong proteins, making for tender meats.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Breakfast is served here; an organic array of meats, cheeses, pastries, yogurts, fruits, cereals, and—being bakery-mad Copenhagen—a whole lot of bread.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Expect organic pasta, meats cooked over open fire, seasonal veggies and sauces made in-house.
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Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Magnesium content is highest in chicken breast, followed by drumsticks and other chicken products like deli meats.
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Mark Gurarie,
Health,
25 June 2026
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On warm days, an insulated shopping bag or cooler can help preserve meats, dairy products, and other perishables during the drive home.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The Build Your Own Plate option allows guests to choose two meats and three sides, and advance purchases include a frozen drink.
—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Because of the high tannin and acidity levels in coffee, coffee grounds are able to break down strong proteins, making for tender meats.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
26 June 2026
Breakfast is served here; an organic array of meats, cheeses, pastries, yogurts, fruits, cereals, and—being bakery-mad Copenhagen—a whole lot of bread.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
Expect organic pasta, meats cooked over open fire, seasonal veggies and sauces made in-house.
—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Magnesium content is highest in chicken breast, followed by drumsticks and other chicken products like deli meats.
—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meats
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Their larvae, which burrow into the flesh of cattle and can be fatal if untreated, can devastate wildlife and bring financial ruin to ranchers.
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Two of the points on the rear treble hook were jabbed deeply into the flesh on the outside of the pike’s mouth.
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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Narrow tree cores – the diameter of a pencil – have been pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees.
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But Becerra remained the clear Democratic favorite in South County, in the urban cores of Escondido and San Marcos, as well as most of Vista and Oceanside.
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The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
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The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
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Their Dingač gained international recognition after scoring 99 out of 100 points from Wine Enthusiast.
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Kendrick Perkins, Jemele Hill, Monica McNutt and Gilbert Arenas have all made comments suggesting a similar discomfort at various points.
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“Meats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meats. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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