FEEDS Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

present tense third-person singular of feed

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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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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diets
fasts

feeds

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noun

plural of feed

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

Verb

Of course that feeds into the backstories of some of the characters. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026 Ask vendors how their predictive models weight channels and what data feeds them. — Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Peppered between political content on the Bulletin’s social media feeds is a smattering of reels related to nonpolitical news, often featuring videos lifted directly from local TV stations. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 For the latest schedule, ticket links and menu changes, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 An example is Lyme disease, in which the causative bacterium undergoes changes in the expression of an antigen known as outer surface protein A (OspA) when the vector (a deer tick) feeds on host blood. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Directly or indirectly, salmon feeds almost everything in the state, including its politics. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Key Takeaways Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in a vegetarian or plant-based eating plan to get prebiotic fiber, which feeds beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026 Aza Raskin had a part in creating the slick social media feeds that engross us today. — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Noun

The partners are entitled to league data, feeds, the NFL, and team marks. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Yet Ossoff’s media strategy of filling social feeds with digestible hits from his rallies is inevitably a national one. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Oct. 2026 Live camera feeds allowed operators to monitor lifting operations and control the cranes remotely from ground level. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Constant notifications, social media feeds, messaging apps, and an endless stream of information compete for our attention throughout the day. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 Social feeds and Reddit threads are where most grocery dupe discoveries happen, with shoppers posting side by side comparisons and taste tests of store brands against national favorites. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The core is our Global Trade Optimizer, a proprietary should-cost platform with thousands of cost models and live feeds on commodity inputs, raw material costs, labor rates and tariffs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 New York — As a new mom-to-be, my social media feeds have clocked me — funneling endless videos my way about pregnancy, nursery prep and birth stories, to the point of baby information overload. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Conventional antennas are typically connected to transmitters through conductive metal feeds. — New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds

Verb

Nobody boards the bus expecting to become an accounting entry.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Susana Cabrera, Founder of SC Growth Counsel, helps CEOs and boards pressure-test high-stakes decisions before committing capital.

— Susana Cabrera, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of boards

Verb

Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of provides

Verb

The body performs them automatically while the driver listens to music, talks with a passenger or eats a sandwich.

— Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Today’s recipe Fresh, crunchy bread crumbs add contrast to this light chickpea and escarole soup that eats like a hearty meal.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of eats

Noun

On its Arctic Summer retreat, women hike through the mountains and swim beneath the midnight sun before returning for sauna sessions and dinners around a long communal table.

— Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The writer also helped pen remarks for President Obama at various points throughout his career, most notably at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinners.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dinners

Noun

Beyond meals, the Center for Wine & Culinary Arts is a highlight—guests can enjoy complimentary daily tastings to learn about Rhode Island food and wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
But a restaurant’s most obvious form of comfort is its food, and Roth creates that through bringing meals to Marigolds that his mom would make him, in sandwich form.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of meals

Verb

Wynn Resorts, which caters almost exclusively to high-end customers, has opted to maintain its high room rates in Las Vegas even as visitation has slowed over the past year, rather than filling every room with travelers looking for a bargain.

— Contessa Brewer,Ryan Ruggiero, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
One came from Merlin Verrier, who caters touring artists at venues such as Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre under the name Hot Like Sauce.

— Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of caters

Verb

The collagen-rich mixture gives the noodles their slippery texture, which Orlando complements with smoked chili, sunflower-seed miso, and fermented chili cream.

— Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
BetMGM is offering new users a promo code of FOXNEWS, which gives them up to $1,500 in bonuses if their first bet loses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of gives

Noun

The wave-like architecture of the banquets means each nook of the restaurant feels private.

— Khushbu Shah, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026
The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara, which was also worn by Princess Diana, has become Princess Kate’s most frequent choice for banquets and other formal events.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026