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as in boarded
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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as in provided
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
all week long colleagues have been feeding me ideas for a magazine article
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as in ate
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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Recent Examples of fed
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
That point fed into a wider argument about Netflix’s role in the ecosystem.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
That strangeness has fed centuries of myth.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, experts say surges in energy costs have fed into longer-term inflation fears.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Your family will feel fed for the better part of the day.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the US has also fed the return of some of the country’s brightest minds.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its crystal-clear, nutrient-dense water, filtered through chalk and fed by numerous springs, creates a perfect aquatic ecosystem and the setting for a picture-book private house by the riverbank.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
In the closing seconds of the third, Odens Massillon came away with a steal, then fed a pass to Brown for a layup as the Bulldogs constructed a slim 45-41 lead entering the final quarter.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
That point fed into a wider argument about Netflix’s role in the ecosystem.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
That strangeness has fed centuries of myth.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
However, experts say surges in energy costs have fed into longer-term inflation fears.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Your family will feel fed for the better part of the day.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
Rising anti-Chinese sentiment in the US has also fed the return of some of the country’s brightest minds.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Stray cats that live outside of Landrum Academic Center and are welcomed, fed and adored by students and staff.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fed
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Once on the ground, Atlanta police officers and federal agents boarded the plane and removed a passenger believed to be connected to the incident.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Tuesday, the Blues boarded an early-afternoon flight to Seattle, then checked in at the Four Seasons Hotel on 99 Union Street.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Already, the county has announced the closure of seven public health clinics that provided vaccinations and disease testing, largely because of funding losses tied to federal grant cuts.—
Angela Hart,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Under Canvas made a name for itself during the pandemic thanks to its ability to create upscale camping experiences that provided equal doses of fresh air and community during a time of social distancing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On one day in late December, Eden barely ate all day.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While neither is an effective big league pitcher at this point, those moves ate into the Yankees’ limited rotation depth.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The hacker has also salvaged the YggTorrent tracker and posted it on a new site.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traders are now indicating the next Fed interest rate cut won't come until at least July and have lowered the probability for a second reduction this year, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tracker.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Governors Ball Ray Dolby Ballroom The night’s official afterparty, held just steps from the Dolby immediately following the show and catered by Wolfgang Puck for the 32nd year.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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Upon arrival at the Shrine Auditorium in Downtown Los Angeles, what was once a straight walk inside to everyone’s seats was cut short by a new pre-reception room catered by Chef Evan Funke of LA hotspots Mother Wolf and Funke.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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This information and supporting documentation were supplied to the reporter to provide context but were suspiciously not included in the article.—
Aegis reader commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, once the hostages — all of them — were released, Ronald Reagan not only lifted sanctions on Iran but also supplied that regime with hundreds of missiles.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Inside the restaurant, even in this offseason, the small space was full; a few dined alfresco, unbothered by the crisp evening air.—
Vic O'Sullivan,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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The team chartered into Miami on a flight from Italy on Monday, and then dined together in Miami Beach and visited a nightclub where hundreds of fans clamored to get inside.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The team's 33-15 loss gave it a 2-11 record, which is the worst nark in the NFC.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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You’re automatically dubbed a narc, a kiss-ass, a too-cool.—
Brandi California,
SPIN,
1 July 2024
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“Fed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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