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
Does the paucity of Americans on San Diego’s roster provide more fodder to critics of soccer development in the United States?
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Everything else, from the tornado that rips through town to the bitter rivalry between Staten and his former brother-in-law Davis (Eoin Macken), is just so much fodder for make-outs or break-ups.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The death of George Floyd and issues around race were also very fodder for this series too.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Kirke realizes this isn’t typical fodder for an interview.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
Everything else, from the tornado that rips through town to the bitter rivalry between Staten and his former brother-in-law Davis (Eoin Macken), is just so much fodder for make-outs or break-ups.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The death of George Floyd and issues around race were also very fodder for this series too.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Kirke realizes this isn’t typical fodder for an interview.
—Kate Branch, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fodder
Noun
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Enhanced bank feeds and time tracking functionalities streamline reconciliation and payroll preparation.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The score was hardly indicative of the game, as Dallas was inches away from tying the game 2-2 late in the third period before Devon Toews crashed the net and put in a Josh Manson feed.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The legislation mandates regular background checks for drivers, requires all rides to be recorded, and bans the exchange of food and drinks between riders and drivers, among other measures.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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As proud children of the Caribbean, this legacy project is Vanessa and Marcos’ unique way of highlighting the diverse Caribbean diaspora and its many touch points including travel, music, food, and live culinary experiences.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The variety of meat items were produced between February 19 and April 25.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Sturdy, versatile, dishwasher safe, and perfectly sized to keep your rotisserie chicken, ham, and other large cuts of meat fresh.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Fodder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fodder. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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