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
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
My custom system [feeds into] a centralized place to organize everything.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Footage of Charlie Kirk being hit by a bullet, bleeding heavily from a neck wound and slumping off his chair was on several social media feeds within minutes of the shooting.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Overseeing two teams, at two very different spaces, feeds Sohm’s prodigious ambition.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Your Gut Health Improves Cabbage’s fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, promoting digestive balance.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
On the southern side of the Iguazú River (which feeds the falls) is Argentina's Iguazú National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Cooper said San Antonio Food Bank, which is part of the nonprofit organization Feeding America, typically feeds 105,000 to 120,000 people per week but is now seeing close to 170,000 people per week.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
In the event that the system identifies a threat, operators are remotely notified and linked to relevant video feeds to support swift reviews and informed responses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The show and its publicity tour have dominated social media feeds, group text chats, and even made their way into the conversation on Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.
—Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
And given the latest blunder, those who remain are seemingly struggling to keep up — relying on flawed AI tech to come up with broken visuals for social media feeds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
Especially given that the audio versions remain widely available elsewhere, with only the video feeds locked into Netflix exclusivity.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
That lets kids get right down to playtime, without the danger of having to fire up a phone or tablet and risk getting distracted by feeds.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2026
Caracas may be hoping to secure long-range reconnaissance drones, which would likely need to be linked up to satellites to have usable live feeds, or be lusting after one-way attack drones.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The broadcast networks are planning extensive coverage on their streaming platforms, while the elections marked the first major news event since CNN debuted the All Access service, providing subscribers with feeds of the main network and CNN international that largely mirrors the linear channels.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
While the cast was working on the historical drama overseas, major political headlines dominated feeds back in the States.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
My custom system [feeds into] a centralized place to organize everything.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Footage of Charlie Kirk being hit by a bullet, bleeding heavily from a neck wound and slumping off his chair was on several social media feeds within minutes of the shooting.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Overseeing two teams, at two very different spaces, feeds Sohm’s prodigious ambition.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Your Gut Health Improves Cabbage’s fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, promoting digestive balance.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
On the southern side of the Iguazú River (which feeds the falls) is Argentina's Iguazú National Park.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Cooper said San Antonio Food Bank, which is part of the nonprofit organization Feeding America, typically feeds 105,000 to 120,000 people per week but is now seeing close to 170,000 people per week.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2025
In the event that the system identifies a threat, operators are remotely notified and linked to relevant video feeds to support swift reviews and informed responses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Stocking nails, or nails coated in a sheer wash of jelly polish and opaque polka dots, are currently sweeping our feeds.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
The show and its publicity tour have dominated social media feeds, group text chats, and even made their way into the conversation on Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve broadcast.
—Jessica Derschowitz, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
And given the latest blunder, those who remain are seemingly struggling to keep up — relying on flawed AI tech to come up with broken visuals for social media feeds.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
Especially given that the audio versions remain widely available elsewhere, with only the video feeds locked into Netflix exclusivity.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
That lets kids get right down to playtime, without the danger of having to fire up a phone or tablet and risk getting distracted by feeds.
—New Atlas, 6 Jan. 2026
Caracas may be hoping to secure long-range reconnaissance drones, which would likely need to be linked up to satellites to have usable live feeds, or be lusting after one-way attack drones.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The broadcast networks are planning extensive coverage on their streaming platforms, while the elections marked the first major news event since CNN debuted the All Access service, providing subscribers with feeds of the main network and CNN international that largely mirrors the linear channels.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
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The Polar Express On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a magical train bound for the North Pole, embarking on a journey that challenges his doubts and awakens his belief in the wonder of the season.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
22 Dec. 2025
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Towards the beginning of the dystopian thriller, when Glen Powell's character Ben Richards boards a train, the camera pans over some of the other passengers, one of whom is holding none other than Powell's real-life rescue pup, Brisket, in her lap.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Nov. 2025
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If Young ever offers a provocative pregame quote that provides a soundbite for the opposing locker room, a roomful of reporters will collapse in surprise on the spot.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The company now provides hydro jetting, sewer repair and replacement, trenchless repairs, water damage cleanup services, and water filtration and softening systems.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, any creature that eats rats is a friend of mine.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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This season, the third-year Miami Heat swingman is making sure that everyone eats.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2026
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Browse through our seven favorite pairs, below, to wear from weekend errands to casual dinners, with prices starting at $30.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Serving Oakland and San Francisco, Project Open Hand serves 2,500 nutritious meals and provides 200 bags of healthy groceries to folks battling the illnesses, isolation and health challenges often associated with aging.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ramona Meals On Wheels is delivering meals to homebound seniors.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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It’s not lost on her that investors, mostly men, didn’t see the potential in her business that caters primarily to women.—
Jennifer Liu
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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This choice caters directly to the needs of a cloud-first AI world and eases the integration of the new offering into existing infrastructure.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That gives the car a one-to-one power-to-weight ratio, a figure usually reserved for modern hypercars.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Using music for change, a pair of winners gives children a voice through songwriting.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players for years have attended banquets and participated in activities (like arcades and bowling) while also giving back to the community (like visiting children’s hospitals) during bowl week.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
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The future queen has now worn the headpiece 11 times, including at least six state banquets.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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