breast-fed

Definition of breast-fednext
past tense of breast-feed
as in nursed
to give milk to from the breast believes that all women should breast-feed their babies

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nursed
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  • Jordan, an energetic 2-year-old hound mix, was nursed back to health and properly trained at the shelter after he was found with a shock collar embedded into his neck over a year ago.
    Amanda Rosa April 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The project tells the true story of Ethan, a dog who was left to die under a pile of blankets and was nursed back to life by Jeff Callaway, one of those that found him, and by vets at the Kentucky Humane Society.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Breast-fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast-fed. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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