as in feed
material provided to sustain or nourish
The farmer used grain as fodder for his livestock.
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Recent Examples of fodder
The 2026 Iran war, a conflict centered on Iran that was initiated by the United States and Israel, also provided fodder for AI slop and slopaganda.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
So there’s a lot of new stuff, new fodder.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Platner is a national stain on the Democratic Party in 2026, and Republicans will use him across the country as midterm fodder unless Democrats find their voice — and their standards — while there is still time.
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Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
To be sure, Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker, has been trying to walk back some of his past comments that have given Paxton and others fodder.
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Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
So there’s a lot of new stuff, new fodder.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 June 2026
Platner is a national stain on the Democratic Party in 2026, and Republicans will use him across the country as midterm fodder unless Democrats find their voice — and their standards — while there is still time.
—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
To be sure, Talarico, a seminarian and state lawmaker, has been trying to walk back some of his past comments that have given Paxton and others fodder.
—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
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The vast majority of Wilkins’ X feed is devoted to taking MAGA positions, and not to promoting her musical endeavors, as an activist taking stands for the NRA and other organizations.
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The company said intent no longer starts in a search bar or a product feed.
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Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies in parts of the country and ground the economy to a halt over the past 50 days.
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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And there is hope for future deals in other areas, such as on food products.
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An all-day menu is also available—whether for a sit-down lunch, or just snacks by the pool—with mezze-type foods like tabbouleh, tomato salad, feta with olives and grapes, and garlic fries, as well as larger plates like a fennel and beef burger and a sardine pie.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
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For meat eaters, chicken or turkey sausages are also great lean protein options.
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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