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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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3
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
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
The trend research also feeds into factory preparedness, as facilities platform fabrics in the anticipated textile and color trends for major season moments.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
As interest in wellness retreats USA travelers can actually fly or drive to (no passport, no jet lag) keeps climbing, The Ranch Malibu has become the name that keeps surfacing on celebrity Instagram feeds and best-of lists alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Colorado River system is integral for supplying water, power and watering the agricultural feeds that sustain the rest of the country, Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Bowen posted a trailer of the video on her own feeds.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 May 2026
Do note that in most areas the last time to apply fertilizer until fall, such as weed-and-feeds, is the end of May.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
In a season defined by more-is-more styling, the collaboration is guaranteed to land on several style feeds.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
This can be anything from eating chocolate to scrolling through social media feeds.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Finding Your Audience Theatrical windows, streaming gatekeepers, algorithmic feeds — the traditional path to audiences is getting harder to navigate, and more filmmakers are charting their own course.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
Verb
But racist comments began to appear on social media feeds soon after FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X the case against Wang.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026
The trend research also feeds into factory preparedness, as facilities platform fabrics in the anticipated textile and color trends for major season moments.
—Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
As interest in wellness retreats USA travelers can actually fly or drive to (no passport, no jet lag) keeps climbing, The Ranch Malibu has become the name that keeps surfacing on celebrity Instagram feeds and best-of lists alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 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.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
In a world of polished feeds and AI everything, real wins.
—Bylaurie Shakur, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The Colorado River system is integral for supplying water, power and watering the agricultural feeds that sustain the rest of the country, Erica Fleishman, director of the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Bowen posted a trailer of the video on her own feeds.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 May 2026
Do note that in most areas the last time to apply fertilizer until fall, such as weed-and-feeds, is the end of May.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
In a season defined by more-is-more styling, the collaboration is guaranteed to land on several style feeds.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 May 2026
This can be anything from eating chocolate to scrolling through social media feeds.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Finding Your Audience Theatrical windows, streaming gatekeepers, algorithmic feeds — the traditional path to audiences is getting harder to navigate, and more filmmakers are charting their own course.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 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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Instability, such as a moist, warm environment that provides the ingredients for a thunderstorm, and wind shear.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The result is a flattering second-skin finish that provides hydration without feeling greasy or heavy.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Reservation systems, walk-in strategies and cash-only policies shape who eats where, and that exclusivity is exactly what draws the celebrity crowd.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Inflation eats away at the value of your dollar.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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There’s a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, for family dinners at home after long days on the beach, and lots of smaller cafés and convenience shops a quick walk away.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Stop in for the homey buffet lunches and dinners, if only for the panoramic views of Sweden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Choose meals that are easy to prepare and let your kids help cook.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The regimentation, the fabulous food, and the social aspect of sharing meals and bits and pieces of the four-hour hike with fellow Ranchers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Verb
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But try finding anywhere in Houston that caters to white girls, or different ethnicities, wearing wigs.—
Amber Elliott,
Houston Chronicle,
9 May 2026
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The hotel caters to families particularly well, with seven family suites, connecting rooms, and kid-friendly activities like a pizza-making class or a painting lesson in plein air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Opportunities to attend the Rolling Stone Residency will be available to Rolling Stone Readers as well as for redemption through SkyMiles Experiences, Delta’s platform that gives its loyalty Members access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
18 May 2026
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The design also gives Reebok a baseline to grow from.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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While the women of the British royal family, including Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton, are known to break out their tiaras for state banquets, the royal headpieces don't always make an appearance at such events.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Chicago reunited with beloved space pioneers by welcoming the astronauts home with grand parades, celebratory banquets and even question and answer sessions with local students.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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