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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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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The struggle, in fact, feeds the art.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Don't overdose the amount of detergent required, and skip the use of fabric softeners, which leave excessive residue in the washer that feeds mildew spores.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Mallards are the primary duck that feeds on grain, and mallards were the focus of Kennedy’s letter to the USFWS.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
As Iranians watch, wait and refresh social media feeds for scraps of news, fear mixes with fragile hope.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
After his military career ended, Collins was chief programs officer at Operation BBQ Relief, which feeds first responders and communities hit by natural disasters.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
This winter has been warmer than average so far in much of the West, and the snowpack that feeds the Colorado River remains far below average for this time of year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The governor signed a bill in 2024 barring online platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without their parents’ consent, and which also bans platforms from sending notifications to minors during school and late-night hours.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
These products are designed to be instantly legible online, to photograph well, to circulate quickly, and to reinforce brand identity in feeds as much as in homes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Blue and brown is the unexpected color combo that’s taken our feeds by storm this season.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Once at the pad, the mobile launcher will have its electrical, environmental control system ducts and cryogenic propellant feeds hooked up and powered on to make sure the rocket is ready to fly.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 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
Verb
All such Broncos content has flooded Facebook feeds.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
The struggle, in fact, feeds the art.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Don't overdose the amount of detergent required, and skip the use of fabric softeners, which leave excessive residue in the washer that feeds mildew spores.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
Mallards are the primary duck that feeds on grain, and mallards were the focus of Kennedy’s letter to the USFWS.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 14 Jan. 2026
As Iranians watch, wait and refresh social media feeds for scraps of news, fear mixes with fragile hope.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
After his military career ended, Collins was chief programs officer at Operation BBQ Relief, which feeds first responders and communities hit by natural disasters.
—Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
That gas feeds the central black hole, which then releases gentle energy—enough to prevent new stars from forming, but not enough to destroy the galaxy.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
This winter has been warmer than average so far in much of the West, and the snowpack that feeds the Colorado River remains far below average for this time of year.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Then, just one day later, Kate Hudson shared some Instagram snaps, and there was another Fair Isle sweater on our feeds.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The governor signed a bill in 2024 barring online platforms from knowingly providing addictive feeds to minors without their parents’ consent, and which also bans platforms from sending notifications to minors during school and late-night hours.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
These products are designed to be instantly legible online, to photograph well, to circulate quickly, and to reinforce brand identity in feeds as much as in homes.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
Blue and brown is the unexpected color combo that’s taken our feeds by storm this season.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026
Once at the pad, the mobile launcher will have its electrical, environmental control system ducts and cryogenic propellant feeds hooked up and powered on to make sure the rocket is ready to fly.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 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
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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This two-story home provides a generous living space with its four bedrooms and three baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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With all that protective cushioning, the Active5K sneaker also provides an extra boost of height.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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But no need to call in the food critics this year—the Golden Globes eats seemed to pass the taste test.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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But everybody eats…from the drug dealers down on the corner to the CEOs of companies.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The experience swaps out trolley service and silver-domed plates for multicourse meals at an expansive dining table or intimate dinners on the terrace, with a backdrop of the city skyline.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The green cabbage has a crunchy texture that soaks up the seasonings and creams to make a savory side that pairs well with barbecue, burgers, or even your holiday dinners.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 2025 inaugural Tailgate recovery helped give 8,000 meals to people experiencing hunger.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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Chefs are leaning into the experiential side with meals that are theatrical, playful and even educational — and often involve dining in multiple settings.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey made the rounds Wednesday at a mall that caters primarily to the Somali population.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
7 Dec. 2025
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Rebolloso said that the plaza, which caters predominantly to the Hispanic community, is usually bustling.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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 19 Jan. 2026.
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