fodder

noun

Definition of foddernext
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 Heat waves this year, for instance, have dried out vegetation that’s now fodder for fires started by a lightning strike, an errant spark from machinery or arson. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity. — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026 Though Rutinel does not identify as a socialist, Kiros’s ascendancy — the first major socialist victory outside of New York this cycle — is likely to provide ample fodder for Evans and his allies in the heavily Latino district. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2026 The lawsuits included one filed against the club by real estate broker Archie Drury and his wife, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, which became tabloid fodder when it was filed in February 2025. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fodder
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
  1. feed
  2. supplies
  3. food
  4. provisions
  5. meat
Noun
  • Meta responded by removing news links from users’ feeds, while Google agreed to pay about $73 million a year.
    — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • If 2025 was the year AI infiltrated every corner of consumer life — from social feeds to shopping — 2026 is the year people are pausing for thought.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 14 July 2026
Definition of feed
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  • Global crude prices settled as high as $114 a barrel in May, as strikes in the Middle East and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz choked off supplies from the Gulf.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • This free pet pantry offers free pet food, treats and supplies for dogs, cats and other small animals.
    — Mary Eber, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of supplies
Noun
  • Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nevertheless, there’s a Moon Alert in effect, which means restrict spending to food and gas and wait until tomorrow to make important decisions.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • Online claims suggest Team Norway distrusts American food after shipping 1,276 pounds of provisions for the World Cup.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The bill restricts adversarial foreign nations from maintaining significant investments in agricultural land and property near military bases, among other provisions.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • Jackson has recorded three videos thus far for the wellness unit — one with a marinated chicken recipe, another with tri-tip meat.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • And even after an animal is slaughtered, the meat goes through a thorough inspection looking for any sign of disease, abnormalities or contamination.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of meat

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