feed (on, upon, or off)

Definition of feed (on, upon, or off)next
as in to prey (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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  • Michael Thorbjornsen is chasing Åberg’s closest pursuer is also playing something of a home game.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
  • That was enough to chase Hyun-jin Ryu, the 38-year-old and former 10-year MLB veteran.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
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  • Her sadsack solution on the path towards healing from their bad breakup – beyond getting day drunk and hibernating in her apartment with junk food – includes poring over memories of her own past lousy relationships, in addition to Insta-stalking Kaylinn.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Aharon Zebulun Israel Brown pleaded guilty to stalking charges in 2024 and was sentenced to three years in prison.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • Set on a remote Scottish island, the film follows siblings Isla (Rankin) and Sandy (O’Rourke), who spend their days hunting birds, conversing with mythical beings, and fiercely fending off outsiders.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Bela Bajaria, the company’s chief content officer, said the company isn’t too concerned with the theatrical element that other studios can offer when hunting for these original stories, as Netflix is a streaming-first company.
    Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Feed (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feed%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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