as in to nurse
to give milk to from the breast
believes that all women should breast-feed their babies
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Three young mothers in their rugby kit stand after the final whistle has blown, each breastfeeding her baby.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Earlier studies show women appear to eliminate certain PFAS faster than men due to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual blood loss.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
On the New Orleans shoot, Mosaku brought her young baby and suddenly went from breastfeeding to pumping and bottle-feeding.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
While breastfeeding, the iron requirement decreases to 9–10 mg/day.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Earlier studies show women appear to eliminate certain PFAS faster than men due to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual blood loss.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
On the New Orleans shoot, Mosaku brought her young baby and suddenly went from breastfeeding to pumping and bottle-feeding.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
While breastfeeding, the iron requirement decreases to 9–10 mg/day.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breast-feed
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According to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth and is now acclimating to his surroundings in the giraffe barn.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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The pups have the epicurean delight of suckling one of the highest fat-content milks in the animal kingdom.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Those people under him are suckling on his piggly-wiggly titties.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Breast-feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breast-feed. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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