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Recent Examples of hand-feed
Hold a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, or catch the sheepdog and free-flight raptor shows.
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Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Ollier pointed out the original coal furnaces, still hand-fed to heat each carriage.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
The animals have transitioned from being hand-fed to exhibiting natural pack behaviors, including hunting on their own, with Remus taking on a more Alpha role amongst them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Ali Baba’s Farm offers a hands-on experience—where little ones can hand-feed fluffy goats and cuddle baby bunnies beneath shady olive trees.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
They were captured by Capt. Cyrus Alvah Eastman, who hand-fed the sea lions fish throughout their weeklong train journey to Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Animal encounters allow a more up-close look at some of your favorite critters, such as hand-feeding a bison or touching a rhino.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
There are unique adventures that include painting alongside a sea lion, swimming with dolphins, and hand-feeding giant tarpon.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Ollier pointed out the original coal furnaces, still hand-fed to heat each carriage.
—Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025
The animals have transitioned from being hand-fed to exhibiting natural pack behaviors, including hunting on their own, with Remus taking on a more Alpha role amongst them.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Ali Baba’s Farm offers a hands-on experience—where little ones can hand-feed fluffy goats and cuddle baby bunnies beneath shady olive trees.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
They were captured by Capt. Cyrus Alvah Eastman, who hand-fed the sea lions fish throughout their weeklong train journey to Chicago.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
Animal encounters allow a more up-close look at some of your favorite critters, such as hand-feeding a bison or touching a rhino.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 10 July 2025
There are unique adventures that include painting alongside a sea lion, swimming with dolphins, and hand-feeding giant tarpon.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand-feed
Verb
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What motivates him, besides the discerning women who exist to spoon-feed him the harsh truths of life?—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
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The same three sentiments as above, but the reader has to interpret what the characters are saying, rather than have it spoon-fed to them.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, frequent consumption of sweets and sugary drinks can overfeed harmful bacteria in a way that neither saliva nor helpful bacteria can overcome.—
Jacqueline Abranches,
The Conversation,
2 Dec. 2025
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Remember, those treat calories count toward the daily total, so adjust meal portions accordingly to prevent overfeeding and maintain a balanced, healthy diet.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That court order stems from a legal action that the Southern Center brought against Sheriff Franklin’s predecessor, Greg Bartlett, who had been underfeeding inmates while taking $212,000 in food money for his personal use.—
WALT BOGDANICH and GRACE ASHFORD,
New York Times,
14 Dec. 2017
Verb
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Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Now, those animals can cost as much as $1,500 as buyers hoover up calves to fatten them for slaughter.—
Enda Curran,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2014, the Navy threatened to court-martial one of its nurses at Guantánamo who refused to force-feed prisoners on hunger strike, who were protesting inhumane treatment and indefinite detention.—
Amy Maxmen,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2014, the Navy threatened court martial against one of its nurses at Guantánamo who refused to force-feed prisoners on hunger strike, who were protesting inhumane treatment and indefinite detention.—
Wired News,
Wired News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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New horizons call as the shimmering Sun in your curious 9th house trines buoyant Jupiter, filling you with inspiration to travel far and wide (literally or mentally).—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The room was absolutely filled, speaking to the urgency of the topic.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Hand-feed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-feed. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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