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as in boards
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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as in provides
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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as in eats
to take a meal
an all-you-can-eat buffet where families can feed heartily and fairly inexpensively
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as in dinners
a large fancy meal often accompanied by ceremony or entertainment
the company barbecue was an elaborate feed that was enlivened by country music and dancing
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as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
after soccer practice we were all ready for a hot shower and a satisfying feed
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Recent Examples of feeds
Anshul Gupta, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The predator weighs 20-45 pounds and feeds opportunistically, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Rainfall feeds this pretty river that runs through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Townsend, Tennessee.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The last few months, the brand has taken over my TikTok and Instagram feeds, my medicine cabinet, and my recommendation lists.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New World Screwworms are a species of fly that feeds on the flesh and tissue of warm-blooded animals and people.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The crash data feeds into FMCSA’s online Safety Measurement System, which makes safety records public for bus companies nationwide.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Now, our collective digital eyes capture these spontaneous cosmic intrusions almost instantly, bringing the universe directly into our daily news feeds.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Subway cars erupted in cheers as fans peeped the winning shot on their cellphones, their feeds interrupted at times by spotty underground reception.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
And chiffon nails, metallic manicures, and gem details dominated our social media feeds.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Like much of modern life, the holiday is likely to be experienced through social media feeds, search engines, and increasingly through artificial intelligence systems that explain events, summarize debates, and tell us what matters.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Generally speaking, picking up broadcasts with antennas remains the closest-to-live option, followed by satellite and cable feeds and then streaming options.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in their mailboxes.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
This feeds directly into a retraining loop, continuously improving outputs.
—Anshul Gupta, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
The predator weighs 20-45 pounds and feeds opportunistically, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Rainfall feeds this pretty river that runs through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains near Townsend, Tennessee.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The last few months, the brand has taken over my TikTok and Instagram feeds, my medicine cabinet, and my recommendation lists.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New World Screwworms are a species of fly that feeds on the flesh and tissue of warm-blooded animals and people.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The crash data feeds into FMCSA’s online Safety Measurement System, which makes safety records public for bus companies nationwide.
—Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 8 June 2026
Noun
Creatine gummies have taken over social media feeds, gym bags and supplement shelves and now creatine gummies are riding the same wave, promising a candy-like shortcut to the muscle-building benefits long associated with powder.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Now, our collective digital eyes capture these spontaneous cosmic intrusions almost instantly, bringing the universe directly into our daily news feeds.
—Shawn Laatsch, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Blue light glasses keep showing up on TikTok feeds, YouTube product hauls and the faces of office workers everywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Subway cars erupted in cheers as fans peeped the winning shot on their cellphones, their feeds interrupted at times by spotty underground reception.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
And chiffon nails, metallic manicures, and gem details dominated our social media feeds.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 13 June 2026
Like much of modern life, the holiday is likely to be experienced through social media feeds, search engines, and increasingly through artificial intelligence systems that explain events, summarize debates, and tell us what matters.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Generally speaking, picking up broadcasts with antennas remains the closest-to-live option, followed by satellite and cable feeds and then streaming options.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Californians couldn’t escape billionaire Tom Steyer’s political ads — during newscasts, sitcoms or sporting events; on streaming services, YouTube, influencers’ social media feeds; or in their mailboxes.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
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Continue reading … ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’ — CBP boards eight cruise ships, arrests 28 in child exploitation ring case that included Disney.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Iván de los Ángeles Arias, a 44-year-old boat pilot, often boards the boat for a five-minute ride across the Bay of Havana, keeping his car at home for emergency use only.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Under them, a chatbot must not be able to interact with someone under 18 unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Palliative care, which provides medical and emotional support to patients at the end of their lives, is a relatively new concept, arising only in the 1960s.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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The average American eats about 18 pounds of ice cream, or about 4 gallons, each year, according to the IDFA.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Everyone eats the same meal, including the teachers, and the guests, who may be surprised that the children have cleared their plates of these vegetables.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Your sheet pan can cook everything from chicken to bratwurst to salmon, and this collection of simple sheet pan dinners will carry you through plenty of busy weeknights.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The members organized events such as potluck dinners for Black and white families to interact, tutoring program for students and other efforts to improve southeast Denton.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Guests enjoy gourmet meals after days filled with hiking, biking, skiing, horseback riding, or fly fishing.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The law bans several synthetic dyes, including Red 40 and Yellow 5, from most K-12 school meals and vending machines, while also restricting SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy products such as soda and candy.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
20 June 2026
Verb
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From the cozy Kringle Kitchen room to the rustic Country Christmas displays, each section caters to a different decorating style, whether your aesthetic leans classic, whimsical, or over-the-top festive.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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There are 12 rooms per floor, which caters to the hotel’s intimate ambiance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Despite the disagreement, Rigler said the ruling gives Cascadia supporters renewed confidence as legal challenges continue.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Hotel Breakers Sandusky, Ohio Hotel Breakers gives you a two-for-one waterfront hotel experience.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Elsewhere, guests will find a Tilt-A-Whirl, a Pirate Ship, Flying Scooters, a miniature train that loops around the park, mini golf, an indoor arcade and even the 1924-era dance hall that still hosts a variety of events like weddings, receptions and banquets.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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