as in food
the things that a person or animal eats considered as a whole
A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables.
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Recent Examples of diet
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
Francona isn’t promising to be a New Tito, dieting carefully, working out maniacally.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
Eating a varied diet does the most good for your health—variety on the plate is the real superfood factor.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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Noun
Still, we’ve been conditioned to see self-improvement as being about appearance, as opposed to focusing on what truly impacts our well-being, such as social connection, adequate sleep, and learning new hobbies or skills, says non-diet nutritionist and body image coach Abbie Attwood.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2023
Even the non-diet approach, which prioritizes relying on hunger and fullness cues to tell you when and how much to eat, may not work for athletes without some modifications.
—Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 20 Mar. 2022
Adjective
Whenever my mom or I was dieting in the mid-’90s, meals from brands such as Healthy Choice became commonplace at the dinner table.
—Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
Francona isn’t promising to be a New Tito, dieting carefully, working out maniacally.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The researchers then performed a nutrient analysis to see how participants’ daily diets affected their nighttime sleep.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 11 July 2025
Eating a varied diet does the most good for your health—variety on the plate is the real superfood factor.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
Noun
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The event will feature food and drinks for sale, open art galleries that audience members can visit during intermission and more.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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That’s on top of massive cuts in food assistance since the Trump regime returned to power — at a time when food insecurity has risen in all 50 states since 2021.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Easter, a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, lands this Sunday, marking the end of the 40-day Lent season, a time of prayer, fasting and giving. Restaurants that already close on Sundays, such as Chick-Fil-A, are closed on Easter.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Unfortunately, like so much in the women’s health space, a disproportionate amount of the advice is weight loss-related, involving food restriction, fasting, and exercise.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Fast food is a a type of dining from restaurants selling quick, convenient meals, World Food and Wine says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Here’s what Texas employees need to know about rest periods, meal breaks and your rights on the clock.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Add the other half of the spice mixture to the nonfat Greek yogurt and mix.—
Bethany Thayer,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Mar. 2023
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“Diet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diet. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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