feed off
verb
fed off; feeding off; feeds off
: to gain strength, energy, or support from (something)
She fed off the crowd's enthusiasm.
His anger fed off his jealousy.
We are able to feed off each other's ideas.
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23 June 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
And after rapper Warren G performed following the third quarter, the Sparks had all the momentum, feeding off the crowd.
—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
The players fed off that energy.
—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The team and fans clearly fed off each other.
—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for feed off
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“Feed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20off. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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