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
Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
To this day, it’s known as a mean machine that’s more likely to bite the hand that feeds it than most newer Ferrari models, which only adds to its reputation and appeal.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Greater impact feeds your empowered mindset, and the cycle continues.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Nevertheless, California remains the home to the tech sector, entertainment industry, and an agricultural economy that feeds the country.
—Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
That money feeds people’s families, that money pays the rent.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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
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
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
Fewer shares to pay dividends on means more cash per remaining share, which feeds the next dividend raise, which feeds the dividend magnet.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
To this day, it’s known as a mean machine that’s more likely to bite the hand that feeds it than most newer Ferrari models, which only adds to its reputation and appeal.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
Greater impact feeds your empowered mindset, and the cycle continues.
—Daren Smith, IndieWire, 27 May 2026
Nevertheless, California remains the home to the tech sector, entertainment industry, and an agricultural economy that feeds the country.
—Doug McCauley, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
That money feeds people’s families, that money pays the rent.
—Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
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
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
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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Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The San Francisco City Attorney provides legal representation for the city and county of San Francisco, and the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office handles criminal cases in the city and county.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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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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One-pieces can be dressed up with a vibrant sarong or a boho sundress; bikinis look great with linen pants or breezy shorts; poolside dinners call for a breezy kaftan or resort-ready linen set over your tankini.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
28 May 2026
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Fancy suites are part of some packages, of course, but so are much more generic tickets elsewhere in the stadium, sold alongside private dinners, concerts, hotel rooms and other types of access.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
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Those deductible expenses generally include reasonable costs of moving household goods and personal effects, plus travel and lodging for the move, but not meals.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Reviews — written after multiple meals at a restaurant, all of which are paid for by The Times — remain the cornerstone of our work and keep us thinking about what might appear next on our annual 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles guide.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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
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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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