fed (on, upon, or off)

Definition of fed (on, upon, or off)next
past tense of feed (on, upon, or off)
as in preyed (on or upon)
to seize and eat (something) as prey the flycatcher is a bird that—as its name suggests—feeds on winged insects in midair

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  • David and Ina Steiner sued eBay in federal court in 2021 after they were stalked and harassed by employees who were angered by coverage on their blog, EcommerceBytes.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In typical fashion, Vesia stalked off the mound after getting Emerson.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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  • Zee, who has storm-chased since college, has a genuine passion for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Aggies chased out Burdick, who lasted just ⅔ of an inning.
    Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
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  • Last week, Wall Street shook when stocks of software and other companies tumbled as investors hunted for companies that could be potential losers if AI ends up remaking the world and their industries.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Stocks of software and other companies have tumbled as investors hunted for companies that could be potential losers if AI ends up remaking the world and their industries.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Fed (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fed%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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