FEEDING (ON, UPON, OR OFF) Synonyms: 11 Similar Words

feeding (on, upon, or off)

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Definition of feeding (on, upon, or off)

present participle of feed (on, upon, or off)

as in preying (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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Under the new law, a subsequent stalking offense against the same spouse can be elevated to a felony, increasing the potential punishment for repeat offenders.

— Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Jones rejected his plea deal on July 2, 2024, for being too lenient for stalking and shooting a woman at least four times in November 2022, which sparked a tirade against the judge, court documents allege.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of stalking

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Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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The mansion itself was originally constructed in 1640 to accommodate the overflow of guests to their hunting parties; the porticos on the eastern and westerly wings were once stable doors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 July 2026
The employee can focus on making a judgment rather than hunting for data.

— Naveen Jayaram, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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