diet
noun
food and drink considered in terms of its qualities, composition, and its effects on health.
dieting
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present participleof diet.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Both were usually euphemisms for the same thing: I was dieting, and I had already begun the day’s arithmetic.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Lisa” represents a woman in her late 30s or 40s with a long history of dieting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
They viewed 10 potentially harmful videos focused on dieting and body image, mimicking the behaviour of a new user showing interest in that kind of content.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
The dieting eventually stopped when I hit middle school.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
