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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In order to stay alive, survivors resorted to feeding off the remains of some of the dead; 16 people were rescued more than two months later. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 There was no script, only two captains — two veteran leaders — feeding off each other with the rest of their teammates watching. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 One of Mahomes’ many uncanny traits is that this traction and momentum will only feed off itself. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Weiser and others behind the initiative turned that concept on its side, saying the university should instead be a convening force — so that startups could feed off of each other and harness the expertise and viewpoints of others. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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