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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An outgoing and curious Rancho Buena Vista High School and UCLA alum, Roberts seems to feed off chatting with a wide variety of people.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Even after all this time, his personal blend of rock, funk, soul, and reggae still feeds off of his unique visual aesthetic—and vice versa.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
But Daniels has shown to be a player who feeds off of confidence.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Brands will often feed off the attention produced by collaborations and limited-edition special makeups to build energy around more accessible releases later down the line.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
Even after all this time, his personal blend of rock, funk, soul, and reggae still feeds off of his unique visual aesthetic—and vice versa.
—Jazmine Hughes, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
But Daniels has shown to be a player who feeds off of confidence.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Brands will often feed off the attention produced by collaborations and limited-edition special makeups to build energy around more accessible releases later down the line.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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