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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
Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Japanese idol culture feeds wrestling's popularity Ton also said that Japanese idol culture likely contributes to the popularity of joshi.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Art is what feeds my soul and my spirit.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That regional feeds into Houston.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the March 24 investigation, Inskeep believes this discovery feeds into the public’s general concern of utilities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
That food chain eventually feeds larger marine life like tuna.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
But during El Niño, drought brought the water levels in Lake Gatun, which feeds the canal, to historic lows, cutting transits from 36 a day to 24.
—Elizabeth González, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Unlike an ibis or a largemouth bass, which mostly feeds during the day and uses its large eyes to hunt, swamp eels have tiny eyes and are more active at night.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The viral claim has been confirmed as satire by both local law enforcement and independent fact-checkers — but before the truth caught up, the story had already reached countless feeds and fooled plenty of readers along the way.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The Pac-12 signed a data deal with Tempus Ex Machina in 2022, but that partnership did not include the sale of live feeds to sportsbooks, according to a conference spokesperson.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The grocery chain’s popular prepared food offering is currently taking over TikTok feeds and for a good reason.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Also, at this time, there are no indications that dealer data feeds, APIs, or core systems or products used by our consumers or dealer partners have been compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, our many social media feeds—Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, Twitch, and more—are inundated with chatter around looksmaxxing and with images of uncanny valley AI models.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Now after four years of ongoing horrors in Ukraine, and more than two years of watching slaughter and suffering in Gaza, the latest war filling our feeds is just another numbing form of content, a digital arena in which competing forces try to assert conflicting viewpoints.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ao Tanaka, playing in what would be the Aaronson role on Saturday, picks up the knockdown and feeds Gudmundsson, in acres of space, wide left.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Japanese idol culture feeds wrestling's popularity Ton also said that Japanese idol culture likely contributes to the popularity of joshi.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Art is what feeds my soul and my spirit.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That regional feeds into Houston.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
Ahead of the March 24 investigation, Inskeep believes this discovery feeds into the public’s general concern of utilities.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
That food chain eventually feeds larger marine life like tuna.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
But during El Niño, drought brought the water levels in Lake Gatun, which feeds the canal, to historic lows, cutting transits from 36 a day to 24.
—Elizabeth González, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Unlike an ibis or a largemouth bass, which mostly feeds during the day and uses its large eyes to hunt, swamp eels have tiny eyes and are more active at night.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
New military technology is enabling a larger volume of targeting than in previous conflicts, at much higher speeds, by pulling together satellite imagery, radar, human intelligence, and other data feeds.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The viral claim has been confirmed as satire by both local law enforcement and independent fact-checkers — but before the truth caught up, the story had already reached countless feeds and fooled plenty of readers along the way.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
The Pac-12 signed a data deal with Tempus Ex Machina in 2022, but that partnership did not include the sale of live feeds to sportsbooks, according to a conference spokesperson.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Audiences today discover culture across feeds, streets, and screens — and the next generation craves in-person experiences that foster genuine connection.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
The grocery chain’s popular prepared food offering is currently taking over TikTok feeds and for a good reason.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026
Also, at this time, there are no indications that dealer data feeds, APIs, or core systems or products used by our consumers or dealer partners have been compromised.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Today, our many social media feeds—Instagram, TikTok, X, Threads, Twitch, and more—are inundated with chatter around looksmaxxing and with images of uncanny valley AI models.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 14 Mar. 2026
Now after four years of ongoing horrors in Ukraine, and more than two years of watching slaughter and suffering in Gaza, the latest war filling our feeds is just another numbing form of content, a digital arena in which competing forces try to assert conflicting viewpoints.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feeds
Verb
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This group typically boards the aircraft last.—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Because if the current streak issues continue, Minnesota could start to run away with second place in the division before anyone even boards a plane to Milan.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The system provides tools to plan, execute, and analyze information campaigns while incorporating compliance and oversight mechanisms.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yes there’s a rooftop bar, and yes there’s a club, but even the most dedicated nightlife enjoyer needs a peaceful place to crash when the party’s over, and the Public provides that too.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, anything Paloma Quatrini eats by mouth is simply a bonus.—
Meghan Schiller,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Wunmi Mosaku happily eats pizza at a table.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The property is famous for its traditional Rajasthani dinners served beside an ancient stone stepwell illuminated by the glow of 3,000 candles.—
Christine Chitnis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Today, the original section of the house revolves around entertaining, with its minimal, almost monastic interior oriented around a 13-foot-long vintage table that draws guests together for intimate dinners.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Daybeds outside the Moroccan restaurant, Fanditha, are the best place to take your meals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The shelter offers meals, charging stations, and help with government assistance.—
Mary Kay Kleist,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although the company caters towards higher-end customers, Toll Brothers is still impacted by a sluggish housing market and declining homebuilder sentiment.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cosseted by favorable districts and incumbent fundraising advantages, the majority caters mostly to pressure groups — especially socially conservative ones — that influence Republican primaries.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Accepting natural endings gives you space to build long-term peace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Hernandez’s homer was his third of the spring and gives him a team-leading 15 RBIs in Cactus League play.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The club has a popular restaurant, a clubhouse that’s often rented for banquets or group meetings, tennis courts and an Olympic-sized pool.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the next decade, this almond cake appeared on menus at inaugural and military banquets.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Feeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeds. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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