feed off
phrasal 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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Essentially, Aunt Gladys serves as a representative of that older generation, feeding off the young to stay in power.
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Without a live crowd to feed off of, the company chose to experiment with pre-taped, cinematic matches.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Blue whales typically feed off Mexico all the way north to the Gulf of Alaska.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Among other reforms, Martin has pledged to displace powerful consultants who have long fed off the party.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Without a live crowd to feed off of, the company chose to experiment with pre-taped, cinematic matches.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Blue whales typically feed off Mexico all the way north to the Gulf of Alaska.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Among other reforms, Martin has pledged to displace powerful consultants who have long fed off the party.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
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 20 Aug. 2025.
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