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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Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
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Birds, from large raptors such as turkey vultures and golden eagles, to songbirds such as warblers, also feed off a mountain lion’s kill.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Research shows that plaque-causing bacteria in your mouth feed off simple carbohydrates, like those in sugary foods and drinks.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
How to protect your personal information GameStop mania fed off investor angst.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Birds, from large raptors such as turkey vultures and golden eagles, to songbirds such as warblers, also feed off a mountain lion’s kill.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Research shows that plaque-causing bacteria in your mouth feed off simple carbohydrates, like those in sugary foods and drinks.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Feed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feed%20off. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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