1
as in boards
to provide food or meals for
a charity dedicated to feeding the hungry
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2
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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1
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
Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
This river feeds local agriculture, supporting crops across the wider Maize Triangle region, a major agricultural area in the country.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Fish native to the Jackson River (which feeds into the dam) like smallmouth bass, rock bass, and chain pickerel can also be caught in the lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Although no structures were threatened, the fire is about a mile from Tecate Peak, where radio communications equipment is housed, and a mile from a high-voltage power line that feeds San Diego.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
What makes Roaring River Falls so dangerous Roaring River Falls is a 40-foot cascade that surges through a narrow granite chute, especially powerful in late spring and early summer when melting snow feeds Sierra rivers.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bond's relative lack of experience and finesse also feeds into the chaos of all-out brawls.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
And that is what feeds the Chatterley-knockoff machine.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Subscription threat monitoring services — social media surveillance, reputation alerts, geopolitical feeds — are not expensive.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Now, audiences are more connected than ever, and algorithmic feeds on apps like TikTok allow for widespread discourse on concentrated topics, continuously pouring gas on the flames of online drama.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Those opinions also reach the players via their own social media feeds.
—Sean Campbell
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
From vibrant lime to muted sage, shades of green have been appearing all over our feeds, signaling that this underrated hue is about to have a major moment.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Alexa+ provides even more functionality, allowing hands-free voice commands to turn on lights, check live camera feeds, play music, and more.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The contemporary entertainment industry pushes that logic into nearly grotesque territory, as film and TV productions compete against 24/7 internet feeds and a rapidly changing meme dialect designed to always leave someone out of the loop.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Some of the disconnect can be chalked up to taxonomy, as many streaming sports feeds are merely simulcasts of live linear telecasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Clients hit a few balls in front of a launch monitor — a device that measures the physical data of a golf shot and club swing, and then feeds the findings in real time through an algorithm to generate club recommendations.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
This river feeds local agriculture, supporting crops across the wider Maize Triangle region, a major agricultural area in the country.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Fish native to the Jackson River (which feeds into the dam) like smallmouth bass, rock bass, and chain pickerel can also be caught in the lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Although no structures were threatened, the fire is about a mile from Tecate Peak, where radio communications equipment is housed, and a mile from a high-voltage power line that feeds San Diego.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
What makes Roaring River Falls so dangerous Roaring River Falls is a 40-foot cascade that surges through a narrow granite chute, especially powerful in late spring and early summer when melting snow feeds Sierra rivers.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Plant your foot and the car gently feeds in torque rather than overwhelming the front tyres.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Bond's relative lack of experience and finesse also feeds into the chaos of all-out brawls.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
And that is what feeds the Chatterley-knockoff machine.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Noun
That still works, but as feeds get more saturated, fewer people break through and returns diminish, leaving creators on what can feel like an infinite hamster wheel.
—Stephanie Hind, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2026
Subscription threat monitoring services — social media surveillance, reputation alerts, geopolitical feeds — are not expensive.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Now, audiences are more connected than ever, and algorithmic feeds on apps like TikTok allow for widespread discourse on concentrated topics, continuously pouring gas on the flames of online drama.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Those opinions also reach the players via their own social media feeds.
—Sean Campbell
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
From vibrant lime to muted sage, shades of green have been appearing all over our feeds, signaling that this underrated hue is about to have a major moment.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Alexa+ provides even more functionality, allowing hands-free voice commands to turn on lights, check live camera feeds, play music, and more.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The contemporary entertainment industry pushes that logic into nearly grotesque territory, as film and TV productions compete against 24/7 internet feeds and a rapidly changing meme dialect designed to always leave someone out of the loop.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026
Some of the disconnect can be chalked up to taxonomy, as many streaming sports feeds are merely simulcasts of live linear telecasts.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 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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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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As charging partner, ABB also provides all the facilities to replenish the Formula E cars between sessions.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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His gas bill eats half of that.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The painting is assumed to depict the Greek myth of a Titan who eats his own offspring, terrified that one of his children will overthrow him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Vermont Inn-to-Inn — A 40-plus-mile circle route through southern Vermont with 4 days of walking, daily distances of 7 to 13 miles, gourmet breakfasts and specialty dinners prepared by innkeepers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Trump frequently had first-term dinners with business leaders but has more fully embraced the role since returning to the White House.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Guests milk goats, walk down hydroponic rows, learn how edible flowers act as pollinators in pesticide-free ecosystems, and sit down for farm-to-table meals meant to spark conversation.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The tote has a removable cooler pouch to keep meals and snacks separate from everyday items.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The software caters to the personal needs of every student to teach them subjects like math, science and coding in a game-like setting.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The story caters to fan fantasy, but does the show’s ending bear out that this is a real love affair?—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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