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as in to board
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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as in to provide
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 to eat
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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as in dinner
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
the company barbecue was an elaborate feed that was enlivened by country music and dancing
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as in meal
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
after soccer practice we were all ready for a hot shower and a satisfying feed
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Recent Examples of feed
Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This species feeds on a wide variety of plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
The Colorado River system is integral for supplying water, power and watering the agricultural feeds that sustain the rest of the country, Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Verb
Also, closed mouths don’t get fed.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This species feeds on a wide variety of plants.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Noun
These strategic partners will provide the feed stock for rare earth oxides and metals, required for magnet production.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 20 May 2026
The Colorado River system is integral for supplying water, power and watering the agricultural feeds that sustain the rest of the country, Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feed
Verb
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Visitors boarded the the giant wheel during its debut on June 15, 1893, at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the captain received radio calls from cartel members attempting to communicate with the Aquatravesia before boarding or seizing the vessel.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The supple Italian leather, sugarcane midsole, and durable TPR outsoles are designed to provide hours of comfort and long-lasting wear on those warm summer days.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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For summer-flowering perennials that provide plenty of nectar, consider rudbeckia, purple coneflower, bee balm, milkweed and penstemon, as well as some non-native plants such as catmint and lavender.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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That means tolerating a certain level of damage from leaf-eating insects.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The overall objective is to educate guests on how to have a sustainable and enjoyable eating plan that continues post-stay—there are optional cooking classes to help establish the ground rules.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The regimentation, the fabulous food, and the social aspect of sharing meals and bits and pieces of the four-hour hike with fellow Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Finally, the commercial wildlife trade, catering to growing demand for exciting foods and exotic pets, has been known to export dangerous pathogens around the world and, often, into urban centers.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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Their offerings often focus on high-quality ingredients and a refined aesthetic, catering to a clientele that appreciates premium cosmetics.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Tankers leaving its docks now help supply Europe, Asia, and beyond.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Of course, all of these venues have access to the organic crops grown on-site in the garden pavilion, from onions and peppers to herbs and edible flowers; those hardworking pollinators in the bee hotel also supply fresh honey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The new building features a restaurant, banquet facilities, and a downstairs area called The Stables that includes six golf simulator bays that extend the golf day and the golf season.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The visit, which includes a state banquet, a tour to the compound that houses the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing and a working lunch between the two leaders, is scheduled to conclude on Friday.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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“Feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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