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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Verb
  • The manager has now taken him off with his team chasing a goal in six games this season.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • Unlike many fashion brands that chase seasonal trends, Freja New York releases individual styles for each season, perfecting them through customer feedback.
    Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • The indictment also included a new charge of stalking.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
  • The deeper themes about race and history and culture, as well as the sheer terror and excitement, all feed audiences craving to confront our demons and fears, but in a safe imaginary setting – all the more important when those fears increasingly stalk the daytime for so many people.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There is no evidence of Malayan tigers living or hunting in groups except for mothers raising their young, officials said.
    Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
  • The seal that was stabbed likely left its mother very recently and was on its own to learn to hunt, Milstein said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 May 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 15 May. 2025.

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