Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refeed
Verb
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Schedule feeding can lead to overfeeding or underfeeding which can cause uncomfortable sensations for the baby such as painful gas (and the crying associated with it), difficulty sleeping, and never feeling truly full.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025 -
During her trial, which began in October 2022, several colleagues testified to witnessing unusual behavior from the former nurse, while Letby was also accused of overfeeding some of the infants with milk and air.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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To fatten up the liver that’s used to create foie gras, farmers force-feed the fowl more grain than their bodies need.—
Ari Daniel,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Farmers who fatten their chickens most efficiently are paid the best.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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“Refeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refeed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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