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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Now 67 years old, the singer’s star had faded, and in an industry that feeds off youth, Madonna seemed headed for obsolescence. David Harris, SPIN, 13 July 2026 Fleas feed off the animal, then the female lays eggs in the fur. 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 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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