1
as in boarding
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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as in providing
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
all week long colleagues have been feeding me ideas for a magazine article
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3
as in eating
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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Recent Examples of feeding
But with a menu that offers everything from stir-fry and soups to family-feeding combos, Wei’s Cantonese should pique the interest of any Boisean hunting for their own favorite takeout.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Critics maintain that director Victor Fleming and the original film’s other late artists had no say in their work essentially feeding a machine for the generation of new performances and images.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Richter and Henke said the best way to avoid confrontations with coyotes is to eliminate food sources, whether by not feeding them directly, bringing pet food indoors or securing garbage.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
There was Ben Humrichous getting a steal and feeding it to Stojaković for a two-handed dunk in the second half.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Critics maintain that director Victor Fleming and the original film’s other late artists had no say in their work essentially feeding a machine for the generation of new performances and images.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
Richter and Henke said the best way to avoid confrontations with coyotes is to eliminate food sources, whether by not feeding them directly, bringing pet food indoors or securing garbage.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
There was Ben Humrichous getting a steal and feeding it to Stojaković for a two-handed dunk in the second half.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeding
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The pair share a moment before boarding a business class flight to Portland, Oregon.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The suspects were seen walking along Rhode Island Avenue, then boarding a Metrobus and traveling toward the Georgia Avenue corridor before continuing by foot, according to investigators.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Supplemental Security Income is a program administered by the Social Security Administration providing benefits for those with limited or no income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani officials have said their public effort follows weeks of quiet diplomacy, while providing few details.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Martha sat on the other bed and thought about what a perverse species humans were—to insist on eating something that had tried so hard to be inedible.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Affecting the first two receptors means retatrutide may help suppress appetite and slow digestion, which can help users feel full after eating even smaller meals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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High demand eventually led the company to open a store in Tokyo and begin catering directly to that market.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Self-catering cottages give you the flexibility to make your own meals — a lifesaver with picky eaters — while scenic drives and free access to most of the sweeping clifftop landscapes make for an unforgettable road trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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Orenbuch notes that Delta Air Lines alone has collected as much as $10 billion from Amex in recent years for supplying seats on its planes to rewards customers.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lisa began working full-time in the secondhand clothing sector in 1994, initially in Poland and later in the Netherlands, supplying wholesalers in both Eastern Europe and Africa.—
Lisa Jepsen,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the potential for a particularly dangerous fire season exists, it is not guaranteed, because the weather during the spring and summer months plays a large role in triggering blazes and sustaining them.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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One law created new oversight, requiring oil companies to open their books and giving regulators more visibility into refinery profits and operations.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clever Mercury in your sign trines lucky Jupiter in your 5th House of Delight, giving your words a playful glow and encouraging authentic self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeding. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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