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spoon-fed

verb

past tense of spoon-feed

as in hand-fed

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filled

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For breakfast, a bakery basket is quietly delivered to your cottage every morning (filled with goodies like quiche, yogurt, juice, and fresh pastries).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

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