Thesaurus results for MEATS

meats

noun

plural of meat

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 The grocer specializes in Mexican and Latino foods, including prepared meals, fresh meats from a butcher’s counter, aguas frescas and a variety of produce. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 After an outdoor hike, guests sit down for roast chestnut, regional wines, and smoked South Tyrolean meats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 His new location boasts a sprawling 21,000 square feet of produce, meats, frozen food and dry goods. — Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 For plant protein sources, try beans, lentils, leafy greens or soy; for animal sources, lean meats, fish or yogurt are good choices. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Oct. 2026 It’s aimed at tasks like neatly cutting up deli meats and cheeses at your picnic or campsite. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026 Aside from vitamin B12, organ meats like kidneys are nutrient-dense, providing substantial amounts of essential amino acids, iron, selenium, zinc, copper, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids. — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026 Thin plastic oil containers were found with the top cut-off and repurposed to hold raw meats. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Perishable foods like produce and some meats are particularly sensitive to a rise in diesel costs, since their short shelf life leaves them especially vulnerable to sudden increases in supply-chain costs, some analysts previously told ABC News. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The male of the species remains alone with the eggs and fights off predators until his body gives out, at which point his flesh becomes the hatchlings’ first food.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Rooted in feminism and unfolding against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, the works consider flesh and the human body with brutal honesty, viewing them as vessels for trauma, mortality, and political autonomy.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of flesh

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Reid on Wednesday remembered a player who embraced his rural roots — Bailey grew up in Hog Hammock on Sapelo Island off the Georgia coast — and offered, ahem, a culinary tip.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
The goddesses in these paintings have a serene air, with roots firmly anchored in the earth, but also a crown of leaves that sway with the wind.

— Tatiane de Assis, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of roots

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Our hearts are with the families whose homes and livelihoods have been impacted.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
There are also four black hearts hidden in the scarecrows, which can be used to blow up a player’s scarecrow avatar and block them from getting this mysterious power-up.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of hearts

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Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
For the skincare enthusiast who knows her serums from her essences, an exfoliating cleanser from DIME Beauty can be a thoughtful addition to her routine.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of essences

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For that, the Atlas 8 provides Arc B390 graphics with 12 Xe3 GPU cores, paired with 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM.

— Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026
That's a six-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores, paired with a five-core GPU that also supports ray tracing.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of cores

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Angel Reese finished with seven points, 15 rebounds and five assists — a big difference from her two standout performances in the first two games of the series at Chase Center.

— Janie McCauley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
For the Wizards, nobody played better than power forward Anthony Davis, who notched a double-double with 10 rebounds and 29 points.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

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