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
Companion plants in the bean or legume family further aid plants by feeding the soil.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
When the soil is warm and dry and the last threat of frost has passed, focus on pruning, prepping and feeding your plants.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Residents can protect against the disease by using flea-control treatments on pets year-round, avoiding handling or feeding stray animals, and keeping wildlife away with security trash cans and blocking entry points and hiding places on residential properties.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
But federal budget projections also show the program shrinking as the new work rules kick in, suggesting feeding fewer people is a feature of HR1.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
When the soil is warm and dry and the last threat of frost has passed, focus on pruning, prepping and feeding your plants.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Residents can protect against the disease by using flea-control treatments on pets year-round, avoiding handling or feeding stray animals, and keeping wildlife away with security trash cans and blocking entry points and hiding places on residential properties.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
But federal budget projections also show the program shrinking as the new work rules kick in, suggesting feeding fewer people is a feature of HR1.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeding
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Harry and Caroline had been like the final living humans among the zombies, boarding up the windows of their childless life, until one day Caroline had looked at her hideout companion and realized he was infected, too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Starting April 6, commuters at some downtown stations will have to show their digital or paper ticket before boarding the train, with the goal of testing how fast, durable and functional the agency's new handheld scanning devices are.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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An environmental unit, an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, providing foam from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport were called to the scene, the department said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Wang, the activist, is hoping that the high-tech industries that are now the nation's priority will help Shanxi's transition by providing jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hennessy said that eating too much of any nutrient risks causing unwanted side effects.—
Rich Bellis,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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That means intentional slow breathing, a hot bath, staying hydrated, and eating balanced meals.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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Certain business ideas, such as freelance writing, are much more conducive to being done from home than a wedding catering business.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Artfarm, the Wirths’ hospitality and development company, also owns the nearby Invercauld Arms hotel, which will be turned into a collection of self-catering apartments and a wellness center.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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The partnership will also see Broadcom supplying custom AI chips, known as TPUs, and infrastructure to Google through 2031.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Kay is serving a 22-year sentence for supplying Skaggs with a counterfeit pain pill that contained a lethal dose of fentanyl.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Varsity founder Jeff Webb died after sustaining a head injury while playing pickleball.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Rocus, also known as The Bone Wreck, ran aground while transporting a cargo of cow bones to be used as fertilizer on the island, thus giving Anegada's Cow Wreck Beach its unique name.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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All in all, Springs totaled seven scoreless innings, one hit, two walks, six strikeouts and 93 pitches before giving way to a bullpen that also blanked the Bombers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Feeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeding. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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