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noun

Definition of dietnext
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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adjective

as in slimming

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verb

as in to fast

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Recent Examples of diet
Noun
Unfortunately, the diet of these beneficials is not limited to the pests in our ‘bad’ column but includes butterflies, bees and spiders. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Salted and preserved fish and meats, including bacon, sausage, liver pudding and offal, were staples of working-class people's diets, while the upper classes indulged in such luxuries as white flour and sugar. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Adjective
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 There's also some debate about how diet sodas, specifically their artificial sweeteners, affect the gut microbiome and long-term health. — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
The study evaluated 13 dementia risk factors, from physical inactivity to substance use to diet. — Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 These options use similar artificial sweeteners to diet sodas and usually offer minimal nutritional value. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet
  1. food
  2. slimming
  3. fast
  4. meal
  5. nonfat
Noun
  • The organization warned that as search-and-rescue teams begin to scale back operations, humanitarian needs—particularly food, medical care and protection services—could intensify rather than diminish.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Intestinal infections, which caused severe diarrhea and dehydration, were common in 1776 because of poor sanitation and contaminated food and water, especially in military camps, per NIH and NLM.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of food
Adjective
  • Now on sale for 50 percent off, these slimming, straight-fit bottoms are perfect for feeling cool on warmer days, and even dressing up with a sleek blouse and heels for a night on the town.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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  • The convenience of having high-quality lenses fast and a flawless journey from browsing to owning is all part of the convenience that many online eyewear retailers offer today.
    — K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Trump recently posted on his Truth Social account that big oil companies were not dropping gas prices fast enough, and that Americans were being gouged.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of fast
Noun
  • After that unfortunate meal, however, the group basically gets along for the rest of the day trip.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • Two wineries, one village meal and one archaeological stop in a day is enough.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of meal
Adjective
  • My go-to Starbucks order is a nonfat mocha latte, no whip.
    — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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