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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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
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Ayton scored 13 points in the second quarter, with Doncic and Reaves both sending alley-oop feeds his way for a pair of dunks.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sculptural heels, squared toes, and artful proportions helped catapult the brand into the global spotlight, with its statement-making silhouettes becoming instant fixtures on fashion month runways and Instagram feeds alike.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s office also posts about crashes in real time on Facebook feeds and on its app.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Multiple agencies are working to contain a fuel spill in a tributary that feeds the Woodbury Creek after a utility truck crashed on Route 295 in West Deptford, New Jersey, Wednesday morning.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
When these cosmic titans are surrounded by a swirling cloud of matter called an accretion disk, which gradually feeds them, they are said to sit in a region called an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Overall, the company needs to develop new franchises to maintain the flywheel effect that feeds into streaming and the theme parks.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Afterward, the entire surface of the earth is tiled with data centers as the alien intelligence feeds on the world, growing faster and faster without end.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Combined with the more enduring boho references that continue to dominate social feeds–like Jane Birkin’s free-spirited ’60s and ’70s style and Sienna Miller’s fondness for frills in the Noughties–the boho blueprint for 2026 is looking pretty eclectic.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Some of the features the company’s researchers raised questions about, including autoplay and endlessly scrolling feeds, are among the same features that lawsuits now claim contribute to youth addiction and harm.
—Cnn, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
In New York, social media platforms that offer addictive feeds, autoplay or infinite scroll must post warning labels.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Her soft glam adhered to the skin-first trend sweeping runways and TikTok feeds now, with only a light layer of blush on her cheeks and a rosy stain on her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
That summer release window means Toy Story 5 discourse is going to dominate feeds well into the warmest months of the year.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Blue and brown manicures have taken over our social feeds, appearing in stripes, polka dots, and French tips—or in this case, all three.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
That includes your messages, notifications, location and even live camera feeds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Astronomers are particularly interested in the zone’s chemistry because its gas feeds into the matter from which stars grow.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Ayton scored 13 points in the second quarter, with Doncic and Reaves both sending alley-oop feeds his way for a pair of dunks.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
Sculptural heels, squared toes, and artful proportions helped catapult the brand into the global spotlight, with its statement-making silhouettes becoming instant fixtures on fashion month runways and Instagram feeds alike.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The sheriff’s office also posts about crashes in real time on Facebook feeds and on its app.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
Multiple agencies are working to contain a fuel spill in a tributary that feeds the Woodbury Creek after a utility truck crashed on Route 295 in West Deptford, New Jersey, Wednesday morning.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
When these cosmic titans are surrounded by a swirling cloud of matter called an accretion disk, which gradually feeds them, they are said to sit in a region called an Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN).
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Overall, the company needs to develop new franchises to maintain the flywheel effect that feeds into streaming and the theme parks.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Afterward, the entire surface of the earth is tiled with data centers as the alien intelligence feeds on the world, growing faster and faster without end.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
The data that Bell collected on students would later influence what showed up in their Facebook feeds.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
Combined with the more enduring boho references that continue to dominate social feeds–like Jane Birkin’s free-spirited ’60s and ’70s style and Sienna Miller’s fondness for frills in the Noughties–the boho blueprint for 2026 is looking pretty eclectic.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026
Some of the features the company’s researchers raised questions about, including autoplay and endlessly scrolling feeds, are among the same features that lawsuits now claim contribute to youth addiction and harm.
—Cnn, Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2026
In New York, social media platforms that offer addictive feeds, autoplay or infinite scroll must post warning labels.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Her soft glam adhered to the skin-first trend sweeping runways and TikTok feeds now, with only a light layer of blush on her cheeks and a rosy stain on her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
That summer release window means Toy Story 5 discourse is going to dominate feeds well into the warmest months of the year.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Blue and brown manicures have taken over our social feeds, appearing in stripes, polka dots, and French tips—or in this case, all three.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
That includes your messages, notifications, location and even live camera feeds.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Full of Cheddar cheese, bacon, and chives, these crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside balls will delight everyone who eats them.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Extra points go to this docile, non-venomous spider that eats mosquitoes, gnats and flies.—
Sheryl DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Get ocean views and seafood dinners at area waterfront restaurants, or go for a casual taco or bowl dinner.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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There was a long, luxuriant lunch at Suginome, one of the city's oldest ryōtei, a genre of restaurant that, not so long ago, offered entertainment by geisha and private rooms where businessmen and politicians made deals over elaborate dinners.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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With multiple sites across Louisville’s northeastern suburbs, Gustavo’s offers diners several convenient places to gather for weeknight meals, business lunches, or weekend celebrations.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Although the company caters towards higher-end customers, Toll Brothers is still impacted by a sluggish housing market and declining homebuilder sentiment.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cosseted by favorable districts and incumbent fundraising advantages, the majority caters mostly to pressure groups — especially socially conservative ones — that influence Republican primaries.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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German Member of European Parliament, S&D group and Chair of the International Trade Committee Bernd Lange gives a press conference on EU-US trade negotiations at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg on July 9, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the years, the Hoffs have hosted family reunions, team banquets, chili cookouts and dozens of other outdoor gatherings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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In various regions, some Muslims worry that the month is getting commercialized, and say an emphasis on decorations, TV shows, outings or lavish iftar banquets can detract from Ramadan’s religious essence.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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