DIET Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of diet

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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diet

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verb

as in to fast

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Recent Examples of diet

Noun

Your bathroom habits carry more intel than most wellness accounts admit, and gastroenterologists increasingly treat what lands in the toilet as a daily readout of digestion, diet and disease risk. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 Get started with a few smart food choices—no diet overhaul needed. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Adjective

To avoid San Francisco’s tax on sugary drinks, Costco chose to serve only diet sodas or unsweetened tea in its food courts. — Byirina Ivanova, Fortune, 1 June 2024 Continue reading here… FOOD FIGHT - ‘Hot in Cleveland’ star lashes out at ‘diet culture’ after sharing ‘overweight’ bikini pic. — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2024

Verb

Artificial sweeteners, present in everything from sugar-free snacks to diet sodas, are a staple for many trying to lose weight. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2026 Lawrence also reluctantly dieted to portray Dominika — the former ballerina forced to enter Sparrow School, a government program that trains her to be a deadly agent for espionage. — Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for diet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for diet

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The tests included transporting packages, medical supplies, food, water, and industrial equipment, providing a practical demonstration of the aircraft’s autonomous cargo capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In addition to speech, our management of a localized fire for food, safety, and comfort is another uniquely human behavior, one that seems to have coincided with the development of complex spoken language.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Cramer was having trouble patching his yellow fire shirt fast enough to cover all the new holes.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
How those three weeks go, though, will be important for the progress of USC’s young players, who need to find their bearings fast in order for USC to fulfill its potential.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of fast

Noun

But that doesn’t mean eating before working out is always better overall, as meal timing can affect each body differently depending on one's goals.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Quick-cooking chicken cutlets come together with red wine, mushrooms, and bacon for a rich, comforting meal.

— Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

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