1
as in boarding
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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as in providing
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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3
as in eating
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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Recent Examples of feeding
Mussels can be treated using chlorine, copper and Zequanox, made from a naturally occurring bacterium that causes the mussels to stop feeding and die, Marrone said.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026
From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Carpet beetles can damage your home by feeding on natural fibers like wool, silk, and leather, so prevention is key.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Trotter said his visits to foie gras farms convinced him that the force-feeding process causes the birds to suffer.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 May 2026
From feeding pollinators to healing the soil beneath your feet, this misunderstood plant earns its place in the yard.
—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
Carpet beetles can damage your home by feeding on natural fibers like wool, silk, and leather, so prevention is key.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Trotter said his visits to foie gras farms convinced him that the force-feeding process causes the birds to suffer.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeding
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Here’s how to make the most of the journey — from boarding with ease to exploring each stop along the coast.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Geography presents a problem Jeans-Gail said the Rail Passengers Association supports increasing Amtrak police patrols on trains, but isn’t in favor of adding TSA-style security before boarding at the roughly 500 stations across the country.—
Claudia Lauer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Ahead, experts share fruit trees that can thrive in patio environments, providing both delicious fruit and beautiful aesthetics.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Each month, those investors also receive a small gift from the store as a thank you, providing a sample of the goods the Clarks sell.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The students targeted other students eating at the restaurant.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The Best Yogurt to Buy To get the most out of eating yogurt daily, our experts suggest plain and unflavored yogurt.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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But catering to those insatiable appetites has produced a bounty of junk data that actually don’t advance AI models at all.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Submissions after the first 40 will get a 25% off catering code.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The plant is expected to start supplying fertilizers to Latin American markets by early 2029, offering some respite to a region that is critical to global crop exports yet dependent on fertilizer imports.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The station, northeast of Ramallah, is a vital water hub, supplying around 100,000 Palestinians across more than 20 communities.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Four people were listed in critical condition and two suffered minor injuries after sustaining stab wounds or cuts, a spokeswoman for the Tacoma Fire Department said earlier on Thursday, AP reported.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Colbert converted from safety to linebacker last season and excelled on special teams before sustaining a season-ending injury in the second half of the year.—
Omar Kelly
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Zamora supports giving middle and high school communities the option to have an officer on campus at least part-time.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeding. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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