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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
Jacksonville is feasting on an unsustainable amount of defensive takeaways.
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Greg Cote
october 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But in previous work, scientists analyzing the DNA found in bat poop had been surprised to find evidence of greater noctules feasting on songbirds—which are much larger than insects—during spring and fall migrations, when birds are active at night instead of during the day.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Users voted each day to decide which brown bears at Katmai National Park — who are busy feasting on salmon to pack on pounds for winter — deserve the top spot.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
His broken but healing jaw didn't stop him from feasting and gaining hundreds of pounds this summer.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This time of year, these apex predators are packing on the pounds by feasting on calorie-rich sockeye salmon at Brooks Falls.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
The resulting larvae both look and act like screws, boring and twisting into the animal while feasting on its living flesh.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
These biting bugs are feasting in preparation for winter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Greg Cote
october 9, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
But in previous work, scientists analyzing the DNA found in bat poop had been surprised to find evidence of greater noctules feasting on songbirds—which are much larger than insects—during spring and fall migrations, when birds are active at night instead of during the day.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2025
Played by legendary arthouse actress Delphine Seyrig, the Countess Elizabeth Báthory soon reveals herself to be a succubus, who has maintained her Dietrich-like looks and poise by feasting on the blood of younger women.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Users voted each day to decide which brown bears at Katmai National Park — who are busy feasting on salmon to pack on pounds for winter — deserve the top spot.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
His broken but healing jaw didn't stop him from feasting and gaining hundreds of pounds this summer.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This time of year, these apex predators are packing on the pounds by feasting on calorie-rich sockeye salmon at Brooks Falls.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2025
The resulting larvae both look and act like screws, boring and twisting into the animal while feasting on its living flesh.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
These biting bugs are feasting in preparation for winter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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Following the shootout at Bushkill, the FBI launched a probe into the task force to investigate whether there was someone on the inside feeding information to the Dark Hearts.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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By feeding gut bacteria with inulin, researchers found that the microbes essentially burn through fructose early, preventing that cascade of damage.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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The popular anime franchise Berserk, based on the manga created by Kentaro Miura, has been delighting fans since the 1990s.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Her mother, an enslaved woman whose name is lost to history, had been a storyteller, too, regaling the girl with folktales on the Maryland plantation where she was born in the mid-nineteenth century.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Sep. 2025
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The 21-time PGA Tour winner engaged a small group on a practice green, going over technique, drills and flatstick psychology while also regaling them with stories about golf greats—like how keeping an eye on the hole helped Beth Daniel transform her putting game.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Optimistic, people-pleasing examiner Colette (Harriet Dyer) is giving out yet another exam.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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There’s so much to love about this crowd-pleasing appetizer—here are a few ways to dial up the flavor, save time, and enjoy this dip in new ways.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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But a performance of the song by the school band in which Tess and Alex’s boys play brings its own kind of joyous release to cap this soulful, satisfying movie.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
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But amid the repetitive jump scares lies a thoroughly scary and satisfying concluding chapter to Stephen King’s classic story.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
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The event features more than 40 ofrendas honoring family and friends who have died.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik received 29 out of 40 for their Viennese Waltz, honoring her mother and children.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Climate experts have warned intense storms like these are more likely to occur, with more rapid intensification likely in a warming world.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The strongest nor’easters are also being supercharged by planet-warming fossil fuel pollution, a July study found.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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During a meeting on April 11, 2023, Tellis and Chinese officials were heard talking about Iranian-Chinese relations and emerging technologies while dining at a restaurant, authorities said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Also nearby are The Beach JBR, a retail-dining center featuring restaurants, bars, and shops, and the Dubai Marina Mall.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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