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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  • But studies like this can influence whether patients feel like hope is worth chasing.
    Kathi Rigby, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
  • Reporters soon descended, leading to subsequent lore of a sort of revolt, with students, particularly varsity athletes, chasing reporters away, even — as legend has it — locking some in the music room.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
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  • Danon Bourbon and So Happy, who were stalking Six Speed, moved to challenge for the lead on the far turn, with the Japanese horse moving better.
    Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • Fear and dread stalked employees working at the CSCU central office.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
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  • After losing out to Pfizer on the $10 billion bidding war for weight-loss drug startup Metsera, Novo Nordisk’s CFO says the company is hunting for even bigger deals.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
  • New Ballet dancer Mikey Desai-Knight will be on stage performing the role of Albrecht during a hunting scene with his husband, Udbhav Desai, and their dog, Chum Chum.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 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 10 May. 2026.

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