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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The fact that our bodies have this capacity to “remember” our previous heavier weight helps to explain why so many people regain weight after dieting.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 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
It found that people who came off weight-loss injections regained their lost pounds four times more quickly than those who stopped a programme of conventional dieting and exercising.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
It’s that vicious dieting cycle, like when I was younger.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
