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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
When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Having Fox on the court would help mitigate some of this, but OKC is feasting on any little miscue.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
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Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
The bear could be seen feasting on the family's craft project on their back deck.
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Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Consider transplanting smaller plants farther away so that feasting birds will leave their messy droppings elsewhere.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Before the group came out, a group of extras mimed drinking tea and feasting on pastries, with pinky fingers aloft — per the song’s innate spoofing of the etiquette stereotypically associated with tea drinking.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
Having Fox on the court would help mitigate some of this, but OKC is feasting on any little miscue.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Everyone was feasting on lobster and caviar, with the exception of Karen, who was separated from [Thomas] Burris by then and was staying in Manhattan for treatment for anorexia nervosa.
—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Studies have revealed the velella eat zooplankton, fish eggs and krill, while ocean sunfish called mola mola, one of the ocean's largest bony fish, have been seen feasting on large flotillas of velella at sea.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
The bear could be seen feasting on the family's craft project on their back deck.
—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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That energy is converted and transmitted wirelessly to receiving stations on Earth, feeding directly into the grid as steady electricity.
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Island Taste has been feeding Caymanians for close to forty years—their patties are nostalgia in pastry form.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Welded into the hull, a 1949 Dutch coin honoring the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan, along with a newspaper, act as markers to symbolize both Dutch and American identity.
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In a Father's Day post honoring her late dad – William John Garner, who died in 2024 – Garner reflected on her ex-husband's relationship with their children.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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The vibe — from dining space to website to packaging — feels more attentive to branding than pizza.
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Fifteen people reported having symptoms after dining at an Auckland restaurant on Friday, June 12, according to the country's National Public Health Service, per New Zealand Herald.
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Scientists continue to study how much, if any, warming temperatures may affect El Niño's traditional impacts.
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Europe is the planet’s fastest warming continent, heating at around two to three times the global average.
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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