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
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
But then feeds multiplied as more visibility and compliance were required.
—Krish Kumar, Forbes.com, 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
Evan Linney and drone pilot Rusty Johnson sit before a wall of monitors displaying maps, data feeds and live news broadcasts.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Raglan feeds Daniel the information that Armand, not Santiago, is the one who directed the Theatre des Vampires show-trial that resulted in the death of Claudia.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026
Plus, this functional dessert contains prebiotics (a type of fiber that feeds the beneficial microbes in the gut), as well as iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Colombia’s out-of-possession set-up also feeds into their ability to hit teams on the transition.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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
Shani Cohen, Glamour, 10 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
Social feeds overflowed with videos of blue-and-orange revelry.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.
—Sarah Said, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The protest near Parliament in New Delhi marked the movement’s first step into street politics after weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines, attracting widespread support among young Indians.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The show saw a major shift between its 10th and 11th seasons when production eliminated the 24/7 live feeds that allowed viewers to watch every single second of the competition.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Subscription threat monitoring services — social media surveillance, reputation alerts, geopolitical feeds — are not expensive.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Those opinions also reach the players via their own social media feeds.
—Sean Campbell
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
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
But then feeds multiplied as more visibility and compliance were required.
—Krish Kumar, Forbes.com, 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
Evan Linney and drone pilot Rusty Johnson sit before a wall of monitors displaying maps, data feeds and live news broadcasts.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Raglan feeds Daniel the information that Armand, not Santiago, is the one who directed the Theatre des Vampires show-trial that resulted in the death of Claudia.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 June 2026
Plus, this functional dessert contains prebiotics (a type of fiber that feeds the beneficial microbes in the gut), as well as iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 June 2026
Colombia’s out-of-possession set-up also feeds into their ability to hit teams on the transition.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 June 2026
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
Noun
After months of teasing Pocket Bronze and Highlight Milk across our Instagram and TikTok feeds, the wait is finally over.
—Shani Cohen, Glamour, 10 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
Social feeds overflowed with videos of blue-and-orange revelry.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
During the first week of the cell phone ban at my school, students were anxious about losing the constant stream of their music, the ability to maintain instant communication with friends, and the immediate access to their social media feeds.
—Sarah Said, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The protest near Parliament in New Delhi marked the movement’s first step into street politics after weeks of dominating social media feeds and news headlines, attracting widespread support among young Indians.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The show saw a major shift between its 10th and 11th seasons when production eliminated the 24/7 live feeds that allowed viewers to watch every single second of the competition.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
Subscription threat monitoring services — social media surveillance, reputation alerts, geopolitical feeds — are not expensive.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Those opinions also reach the players via their own social media feeds.
—Sean Campbell
june 1, Sacbee.com, 1 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
Verb
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That document also provides recommended strategies to address that priority.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Tonight’s Gemini new moon provides a perfect opportunity to address your inbox pile up.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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McGinniss watches and lives and eats with the team, painting enchanting portraits of the team hierarchy at work over many-course meals.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The screwworm is actually a fly, which produces a larva that eats live flesh instead of dead material.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The restaurant is known for its dinners with baked chicken, mac and cheese, and collard greens, as well as for offering four different steaks.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Between flights, hotels, excursions, dinners out, and the inevitable shopping, sometimes splurging on first class or a five-star hotel simply isn’t the priority.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Inmates in the unit are served three meals a day, all in their cells, Toulon said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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For post-workout meals, sports nutritionists and physicians recommend combining carbohydrates and protein to replenish glycogen stores and support muscle repair.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Once complete, the island will have a civilian and military airport, a transshipment port that caters to container ships, a power plant and a new town equipped to host a million tourists a year — nearly 100 times its current population.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Visiting North Korea gives Xi another chance to show himself as an agile powerbroker able to engage a diverse cast of leaders, from the chief of the world’s most powerful democracy to an autocrat with a sanctions-defying weapons regime.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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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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