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as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
the returning war heroes were feasted all over the country
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as in delighting
to give satisfaction to
feast your eyes on all the fresh flowers at the farmers' market
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Recent Examples of feasting
Consider the vivid hypocrisy of the ICE agents who were seen feasting at the popular El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Willmar, Minnesota, and then returning later to arrest the owner and employees of this café that had graciously served them.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Big 12 opponents had been feasting on mismatches, crushing on the offensive glass and taking advantage of KU’s big men getting in foul trouble.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a tradition of feasting on rich foods before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting begins on Ash Wednesday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Using chemical clues from Neanderthal bones, researchers have placed the species at the top of the food chain, alongside apex predators like lions – feasting on big animals such as mammoths or bison.
—Jay Kakade
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The former UConn star reached double-double territory midway through the second quarter by feasting on offensive rebounds and putbacks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Thalamegoi were luxurious barges used for a variety of activities in Ancient Egypt, including feasting, religious ceremonies and leisure cruises.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Trump wants to add a second story to the White House, feasting on its transformation from hallowed hall to cut-rate wedding cake.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Big 12 opponents had been feasting on mismatches, crushing on the offensive glass and taking advantage of KU’s big men getting in foul trouble.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a tradition of feasting on rich foods before the 40-day Lenten period of fasting begins on Ash Wednesday.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Using chemical clues from Neanderthal bones, researchers have placed the species at the top of the food chain, alongside apex predators like lions – feasting on big animals such as mammoths or bison.
—Jay Kakade
december 31, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The former UConn star reached double-double territory midway through the second quarter by feasting on offensive rebounds and putbacks.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Thalamegoi were luxurious barges used for a variety of activities in Ancient Egypt, including feasting, religious ceremonies and leisure cruises.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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For he had been given the task of coordinating the fishermen in charge of feeding the prospectors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Reduced federal spending on health care and feeding programs for the needy stand to increase the pressure.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.—
Dave Goldiner,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Below, meet the newest brick-and-mortar children’s stores that are delighting the city’s kids and adults alike.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2026
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The teaser begins by regaling the audience with all the ways the original Pump Rulers entertained us through the years.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
23 Oct. 2025
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Can an aging bull learn some new tricks to continue pleasing its owners?—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2026
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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One reason is a viral video that shows Pretti standing over the body of a veteran who died and honoring his service.—
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But that's not all − quarters honoring national heroes from the abolitionist, suffragette and civil rights eras have been scrapped and will be replaced by those celebrating the nation's early White pioneers and revolutionaries.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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This satisfying six-ingredient dessert is an excellent example of the rustic Occitan cooking in northern Italy.—
Roberta Corradin,
Saveur,
22 Jan. 2026
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The film artfully blends wacky gags and references with resonant themes that affect our world, including discrimination and unconscious bias, satisfying viewers of all ages.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Raphael noted that some California cities, like Berkeley, are requiring reusable food utensils when people are dining in.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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Decks have turned into weekend lounges, and patios have become dining rooms, with gardens hosting movie nights, late-night conversations, and other playoff games.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Chicago and Cook County Warming Centers The City of Chicago operates warming centers during dangerous cold.—
Kylee Miller,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Milwaukee Coalition on Housing and Homelessness operates six warming shelters across the city.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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