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as in pleased
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feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feasted
It was decided much earlier, when the Fever’s defensive effort wasn’t up to par, and the Mystics feasted, particularly around the basket.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Come sunset, locals descend upon HB’s, the chic waterside restaurant where my family and I feasted on stone crabs and tuna steak tagliata, and the adjacent Sunset Bar, with its craft cocktails and Adirondack chairs in the sugar-soft sand.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Inside, the lucky ones feasted on chicken, $10 rice with drippings, and $19 glasses of orange wine.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Bank’s trading desks, which match buyers and sellers of securities and provide them with financing to make trades, have feasted off of the volatility of the period, while more corporate clients are planning mergers to boost their prospects.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The Royals feasted on the White Sox the previous two seasons, winning 22 of 26 games between the teams.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Violent extremists feasted on this great replacement propaganda, using it to justify terror attacks across the West.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
James Boyd, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Wembanyama’s presence means the free rim runs Minnesota feasted on against Denver won’t be available in this series.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
While the Kings feasted on pity points to contort and squeeze their way into the playoffs, the reset button has been pressed firmly around the NHL.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 18 Apr. 2026
Come sunset, locals descend upon HB’s, the chic waterside restaurant where my family and I feasted on stone crabs and tuna steak tagliata, and the adjacent Sunset Bar, with its craft cocktails and Adirondack chairs in the sugar-soft sand.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Inside, the lucky ones feasted on chicken, $10 rice with drippings, and $19 glasses of orange wine.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Bank’s trading desks, which match buyers and sellers of securities and provide them with financing to make trades, have feasted off of the volatility of the period, while more corporate clients are planning mergers to boost their prospects.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The Royals feasted on the White Sox the previous two seasons, winning 22 of 26 games between the teams.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Violent extremists feasted on this great replacement propaganda, using it to justify terror attacks across the West.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasted
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Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Dmitry Bakanov, the general director of Roscosmos, regaled Putin with a list of Russia’s recent accomplishments in the space sector.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Rear diffuser is fed by aero elements that comprise a full-length belly pan, there’s an active panel under the chin, and an active rear spoiler, all of which help keep those four big gummy tires firmly planted on the pavement, delivering over 1100 horsepower with ruthless efficiency.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The fire comes with a backstory fed into the picture in small doses, through blink-and-you’ll-miss moments and throwaway exchanges between characters that come to define the film in its later moments, too.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Reheat, still wrapped, in a 325° oven until warmed through.—
Paula Disbrowe,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
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Tucked into the southern village of Panza, this rocky cove is home to natural infinity pools warmed by volcanic springs that spill into the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Elizabeth Taylor dined here with Richard Burton.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Standout companies will be honored in December 2026.—
Bob Helbig,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2026
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Some Chicagoans have been honored for their work with awards — including the Nobel Prize — or lifetime achievement honors.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Personals like this one may feel like a relic—Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji, New York’s mayor and his wife, met on Hinge, after all—but love and lust have been satisfied by column inches since the 1800s.—
Zara Meerza,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
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State court records show Blueprint satisfied the judgment by last April.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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