feed (on, upon, or off)

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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  • Too many coaches chase vanity metrics with inspirational quotes and feel-good posts.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • That’s not exactly welcome news for LeBron, whose sole mission at this point in his career is chasing one more championship to further cement his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
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  • After obtaining the warrant for his arrest, police charged Roman with four counts of stalking, two counts of battery and two counts of battery on a disabled person.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Iga Świątek and Yulia Putintseva also dealt with stalking threats this year.
    Carson Kessler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
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  • Of course—as the saying goes—Paris is never a bad idea, and a trip to the city isn't complete without indulging in good French cheese, hunting for vintage goods at an antique market, and people-watching at one of the outdoor cafes.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Spence’s mother sewed his clothes, often using the hides of elk hunted by his father.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
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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 29 Aug. 2025.

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