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
Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 14 May 2026
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 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
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
As interest in wellness retreats USA travelers can actually fly or drive to (no passport, no jet lag) keeps climbing, The Ranch Malibu has become the name that keeps surfacing on celebrity Instagram feeds and best-of lists alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Finding Your Audience Theatrical windows, streaming gatekeepers, algorithmic feeds — the traditional path to audiences is getting harder to navigate, and more filmmakers are charting their own course.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
For the past few weeks, our news feeds and televisions have been flooded with advertisements reminding us of this day.
—Essence, 9 May 2026
Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
While the Eta Aquarids are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, these live feeds give you a front-row seat no matter your location.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 May 2026
With just a few hours to go before the Met Gala 2026 takes over your feeds, brush up with our guide to all the details.
—Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
In a year when the flashy weddings of celebrity couples like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, filled social media feeds, the ceremony Kiara planned caught people’s attention.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
This experience now feeds directly into production, with a focus on integrating audience awareness and positioning from the earliest stages of a project’s development, Romeo specified.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 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
For the latest schedule and information, consult the pop-ups’ Instagram feeds.
—Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
As interest in wellness retreats USA travelers can actually fly or drive to (no passport, no jet lag) keeps climbing, The Ranch Malibu has become the name that keeps surfacing on celebrity Instagram feeds and best-of lists alike.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
From the textures of Old San Juan’s architecture to the rhythm of everyday life in its streets, the city constantly feeds my imagination.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
At this point in the gameplay, Phaedra has been infected by a Celestial virus, which has left her blind, but her roaming drone still feeds her environmental data.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
This can be anything from eating chocolate to scrolling through social media feeds.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Finding Your Audience Theatrical windows, streaming gatekeepers, algorithmic feeds — the traditional path to audiences is getting harder to navigate, and more filmmakers are charting their own course.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.
—Sarah Davanzo, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
For the past few weeks, our news feeds and televisions have been flooded with advertisements reminding us of this day.
—Essence, 9 May 2026
Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
While the Eta Aquarids are best seen from the Southern Hemisphere, these live feeds give you a front-row seat no matter your location.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 May 2026
With just a few hours to go before the Met Gala 2026 takes over your feeds, brush up with our guide to all the details.
—Vanity Fair, 4 May 2026
In a year when the flashy weddings of celebrity couples like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, and Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, filled social media feeds, the ceremony Kiara planned caught people’s attention.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 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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The Ontology not only integrates with a wide range of applications, datasets, virtual tables, and models, but also provides the real-world objects and logic needed to run a large enterprise.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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During the spring and early summer, proceeds from the store will benefit the Luminus Network, which provides legal services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2026
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The May new moon also provides a longer window for viewing the deep sky wonder compared to the June new moon, which occurs close to the summer solstice, when twilight eats further into the dark of night.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Newsom eats cake à la Marie Antoinette.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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There’s a swimming pool and an outdoor kitchen, for family dinners at home after long days on the beach, and lots of smaller cafés and convenience shops a quick walk away.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
14 May 2026
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Stop in for the homey buffet lunches and dinners, if only for the panoramic views of Sweden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Thermolon Volt ceramic nonstick is designed especially for kitchen electrics, meaning PFAS-free, healthier meals and food slides right off.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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More than 1,000 students took advantage of that opportunity last year, sitting in on classes and meals, attending social events and sleeping over.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But try finding anywhere in Houston that caters to white girls, or different ethnicities, wearing wigs.—
Amber Elliott,
Houston Chronicle,
9 May 2026
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The hotel caters to families particularly well, with seven family suites, connecting rooms, and kid-friendly activities like a pizza-making class or a painting lesson in plein air.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter gives instinct unusual confidence, making a risk feel worth taking.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.—
Levi Dayan,
Pitchfork,
11 May 2026
Noun
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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 17 May. 2026.
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