bottle-fed

Definition of bottle-fednext
past tense of bottle-feed
as in breast-fed

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nursed
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  • Zookeepers nursed him and gave him the toy to train him to cling, an ability newborn macaques need to survive.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Plus, don't forget that other parents (including those who are currently breastfeeding and those who nursed babies in the past) can often provide a wealth of advice and support as well.
    Deborah Skolnik, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Bottle-fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottle-fed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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