: having plenty of food to eat
well-fed pets
" … having children who are well-fed and not hungry makes a difference in their individual performance … "—
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Most city kids were smooth-skinned, pale, and spindly, although Xi stands out in photographs as unusually robust, ruddy-cheeked, and well-fed.
—Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift’s mom made sure her future son-in-law, Travis Kelce, was well-fed during Thanksgiving 2024.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite a softer-than-desirable (at least by Disney and Ubisoft's standards) launch in late 2023, the open-world game's many updates and story expansions have kept Pandoran diehards and curious players well-fed.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The Count kept his people relatively well-fed and safe from invaders, but was also a scientifically curious individual.
—Big Think, 28 Nov. 2025
Despite being shackled, the two men are relatively comfortable and well-fed.
—Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2025
The hotel’s Cabana Bar keeps guests well-fed while lounging poolside.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Additional amenities include a separate two-car garage, a whole-house generator, Crestron smart home system, Lutron lighting, solar panels, putting green, walking path around the property and well-fed sprinklers.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Keeping them well-fed and entertained will also help.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift’s mom made sure her future son-in-law, Travis Kelce, was well-fed during Thanksgiving 2024.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite a softer-than-desirable (at least by Disney and Ubisoft's standards) launch in late 2023, the open-world game's many updates and story expansions have kept Pandoran diehards and curious players well-fed.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The Count kept his people relatively well-fed and safe from invaders, but was also a scientifically curious individual.
—Big Think, 28 Nov. 2025
Despite being shackled, the two men are relatively comfortable and well-fed.
—Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2025
The hotel’s Cabana Bar keeps guests well-fed while lounging poolside.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Additional amenities include a separate two-car garage, a whole-house generator, Crestron smart home system, Lutron lighting, solar panels, putting green, walking path around the property and well-fed sprinklers.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Keeping them well-fed and entertained will also help.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Well-fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-fed. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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