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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
Mingarelli and colleagues hunted for supermassive black hole binaries using their new approach in 114 Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs), the bright central regions of galaxies where supermassive black holes are ravenously feasting on surrounding gas and dust.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
And apparently, this cult partook in feasting.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Robert Lea, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.
—Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
And apparently, this cult partook in feasting.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
This is where the species spend their productive summer months, feasting on small crustaceans and other seafloor prey.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feasting
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In the meantime, the retreat from the potential ban on feeding doesn’t fix the friction over the cats Dieppa and other volunteers are feeding around the Kendall Lowe’s.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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This slow cooker chili is the perfect go-to for cozy family dinners or feeding a hungry crowd at a gathering, delivering bold, hearty flavor with minimal effort.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 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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And no matter how formal or casual the gathering, every host is always looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to start the party.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ted Cruz certainly doesn’t care about pleasing everyone, and Billie Eilish and a whole bunch of musicians now clearly don’t either.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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The judge ordered the exhibits restored on Presidents Day, the federal holiday honoring Washington’s legacy.—
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The legislature plans to pass a joint resolution honoring their lives.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Set across chef Carlo Cracco’s restaurant in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the venue includes an Omega Café by Cracco on the ground floor with private lounges and dining rooms above for live event screenings.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Deuxmoi showed pictures of McRae and Hughes dining at Anton’s in the West Village the month prior.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Orzo is seasoned with fresh lemon, rosemary and and flat-leaf parsley that pack in the bright, warming flavors.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coal is relatively inexpensive to produce but is considered the dirtiest fossil fuel, releasing soot air pollution and nearly twice the planet-warming carbon dioxide as natural gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Feasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feasting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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