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material provided to sustain or nourish
The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.
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Recent Examples of fodder
Their desperate efforts to hide from the cameras became instant fodder for social media memes and late-night jokes and, eventually, for a cheeky video response from Astronomer, starring Martin’s ex-wife, Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In the midst of success, the famous parents have faced ridicule and been at the center of tabloid fodder.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
These are deep, dark legacy stories that hold the greatest esteem in our culture, so there’s great fodder in it.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The ordeal has made for endless fodder on the rap internet, though has undoubtedly damaged Thug’s reputation.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
In the midst of success, the famous parents have faced ridicule and been at the center of tabloid fodder.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 9 Sep. 2025
These are deep, dark legacy stories that hold the greatest esteem in our culture, so there’s great fodder in it.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The ordeal has made for endless fodder on the rap internet, though has undoubtedly damaged Thug’s reputation.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
Noun
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Oaks trees support a wide variety of butterfly and moth caterpillars, which in turn feed birds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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The risk isn’t just that these synthetic hosts clutter the feed.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a dressing room near the amphitheatre on Little Island, a makeup artist (James Kaliardos, standing) was pouring his attention and a wealth of beauty supplies onto a countertenor (Anthony Roth Costanzo, seated).—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for those who enjoy the in-store shopping experience, select Party City locations nationwide continue to welcome customers who want to browse and pick up their party supplies in person.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take four categories — food at home, housing, utilities and healthcare.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The base average monthly premium for the outpatient drug benefit called Part D is projected to increase by 6% in 2026 to about $39, which is the maximum allowable increase under one the Inflation Reduction Act’s provisions.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Around half of homeless people work, according to a 2021 study, and could be swept up in the order’s provisions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fish that will be made into a filet are split, with the meat heading in one direction, and the guts and roe down another conveyer belt.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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With four meats to choose from, each 6-inch sub has fewer than 500 calories, at least 20 grams of protein and a full-serving size of vegetables, according to the sandwich chain.—
Helena Wegner,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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