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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 food
substances intended to be eaten
offered his guests meat and drink
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as in heart
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 meat
Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
That means Team Norway has still been getting lots of food like fruits, vegetables, grains and other meats from local American sources.
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The same outlet also obtained photos of delivery boxes outside MSG that contained boxes of lobster meat, fries, onion rings, and multiple kinds of chicken.
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Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
Deli meat is a convenient protein option, particularly for people who have to pack meals on the go to eat at work or school.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for meat
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
That means Team Norway has still been getting lots of food like fruits, vegetables, grains and other meats from local American sources.
—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
The same outlet also obtained photos of delivery boxes outside MSG that contained boxes of lobster meat, fries, onion rings, and multiple kinds of chicken.
—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 July 2026
Deli meat is a convenient protein option, particularly for people who have to pack meals on the go to eat at work or school.
—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
4 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for meat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meat
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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 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.
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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.
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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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His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
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Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
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The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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The most severe risk is heat stroke, which occurs when the body's cooling mechanism fails entirely, potentially driving core body temperatures to 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher within minutes.
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But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love.
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Just like zucchini bread, zucchini in cake is moist and unexpectedly tasty.
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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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The solution is to realize the importance of being rooted in the divine essence of God that has been given to everyone.
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In essence, Star Fox is the video game version of Alien or Terminator.
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“Meat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meat. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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