Definitions

food for thought

NOUN

subject for thought

Synonyms

WEAK

intellectual nourishment something to chew on

Example Sentences

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Iran’s failures as well as its successes give Beijing food for thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

But it also contains this tidbit, food for thought today:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

If Rashford wanted to give Tuchel food for thought, his superb cross for Kane to complete his double gave the head coach plenty to digest.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

What is “Love is Blind” if not food for thought about your own desires and must-haves in a relationship?

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

This is what fresh expressions are becoming. food for thought.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner